The Game Awards 2025 ceremony is happening tonight in Los Angeles, and you can stream it free across all major platforms. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, this annual celebration of gaming is set to crown the best games, reveal shocking announcements, and feature incredible musical performances.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Thursday, December 11, 2025 – The Game Awards airs tonight at 7:30 PM ET
- Peacock Theater in Los Angeles hosts the prestigious ceremony live
- Stream free on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Facebook, Amazon Prime Video, and Steam
- Presenters include Todd Howard, Maggie Robertson, Miss Piggy, and major cast announcements
When Does The Game Awards 2025 Start Tonight?
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The Game Awards 2025 kicks off at 7:30 PM Eastern Time on December 11. For West Coast viewers, that’s 4:30 PM Pacific. If you’re watching internationally, the ceremony begins at 12:30 AM GMT on December 12 (early Friday morning). A 30-minute preshow will air beforehand to build excitement for the main event.
This timing makes it accessible for viewers across North America and beyond. Set your alarms and clear your schedule—the award show typically runs for several hours with presentations, award announcements, and exclusive game reveals.
Where to Watch Game Awards 2025 Live Stream
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You have multiple options to catch all the action without paying anything. The official Game Awards 2025 streams live and free across all major digital platforms. Tune in on YouTube at youtube.com/thegameawards for the official 4K60FPS broadcast featuring the highest quality streaming available.
Prefer Twitch? The ceremony streams in 2K resolution on the official thegameawards Twitch channel for the first time this year. You can also watch on Facebook, TikTok Live, Amazon Prime Video, and Steam. Social media platforms including X (Twitter) and Instagram will carry the official feed. Pick whichever platform you’re most comfortable with—they’re all showing the exact same ceremony simultaneously.
Game Awards 2025 Nominees and Top Contenders
| Category | Top Nominees |
| Game of the Year | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Death Stranding 2, Hades II, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong |
| Best Game Direction | Death Stranding 2, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio |
| Best Performance | Ben Starr, Jennifer English, Charlie Cox, and additional acclaimed actors |
| Additional Awards | Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score, Best Action Game, Best Action/Adventure Game, Best Mobile Game, and 20+ more categories |
What to Expect From The Game Awards 2025 Ceremony
Beyond awards, tonight brings exclusive announcements that gamers wait for all year. The Game Awards 2025 traditionally features surprise game reveals, new trailers, and announcements of upcoming releases. Major publishers and studios save their biggest reveals for this moment, so expect unexpected premieres throughout the show.
Musical performances will entertain between award presentations. The ceremony celebrates exceptional talent across acting, arts, and technical achievements in gaming. Live presenters like Todd Howard (legendary video game director), Maggie Robertson (acclaimed actress), and beloved character Miss Piggy will hand out awards.
How Will Game Awards 2025 Winners Be Announced Tonight?
The biggest question heading into tonight: who will win Game of the Year? The Geoff Keighley-hosted ceremony pairs voting from a jury of gaming media, streamers, and industry professionals with player voting. Your votes counted through the official voting portal leading up to tonight, and those votes influenced the final results.
Winners across all categories will be revealed throughout the ceremony. The Game of the Year winner traditionally closes the show as the final, most anticipated announcement. Expect dramatic presentations, celebratory moments, and passionate acceptance speeches from the winning developers and artists.
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