The Game Awards 2025: When, Where & How to Watch
Your guide to the biggest night in gaming
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We are just a day away from the biggest game night of the year. The Game Awards 2025 will stream live on Thursday, December 11, with the inaugural ceremony kicking off at 5 PM PT. If you’re the kind of fan who hates missing even a small bit of games-related content, the pre-show is scheduled at 4:30 PM PT. That’s when you should be glued to your screen. You can expect rapid-fire announcements, early reveals, and those surprise world-premiere teasers Geoff Keighley loves dropping before anyone’s fully settled in.
Where to watch The Game Awards 2025
You can stream the entire show for free on the following platforms. Here’s the full list with official links:
- YouTube (4K stream)
- Twitch
- TikTok Live
- X (Twitter)
- Facebook Live
- Steam
- Instagram Live
- Amazon Prime Video (for the very first time)
What to expect from The Game Awards 2025
Based on confirmed appearances, leaks, and industry chatter, Exodus, Project Impact, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, Death Stranding 2 for PC, Silent Hill 1 Remake, Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha, and more are most likely to show up during the event. We have also covered a dedicated article on The Game Awards 2025 predictions. If you are looking for all the nominees from the top categories, here’s the article you may want to read.
What’s already confirmed
- Lara Croft is making an appearance at the event.
- Wildflower Interactive, the new studio from The Last of Us co-director Bruce Straley, is set to unveil its first-ever project.
- PlayStation will bring new details on Saros, which is Housemarque’s follow-up to Returnal.
- As always… Half-Life 3 hope never dies.
Last but not least, please don’t skip Day of the Devs on December 10, where you can expect breakout indie reveals that will absolutely dominate timelines.
FAQs related to The Game Awards 2025
The show takes place on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The pre-show starts at 4:30 PM PT, and the main event begins at 5 PM PT.
You can stream it for free on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok Live, X, Facebook Live, Instagram Live, Steam, and Amazon Prime Video.
Yes. YouTube offers a full 4K livestream, making it the top choice if you want the sharpest possible look at new trailers.
Definitely. Host Geoff Keighley has confirmed appearances from Lara Croft, Wildflower Interactive, and PlayStation’s Saros. More world premieres are expected.
Yes. The Day of the Devs showcase on December 10 will highlight new indie games and early standouts from smaller studios.
Absolutely. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok Live, Instagram, and X make it easy to watch from any phone or tablet.
No. Most platforms allow free viewing without signing in, though logged-in users may get a smoother experience.
Yes. Full replays typically stay available on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam shortly after the livestream ends.
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