The Game Awards 2026 nominees revealed November 17

The Game Awards 2026 nominees will be revealed on Tuesday, November 17. The Game Awards' official November 13 post says Geoff Keighley will host a global nomination announcement special, streamed live.

The broadcast starts at noon ET, 9am PT and 5pm GMT. Awards season is already busy, after last week's Golden Joystick Awards 2026 winners were crowned.

What time are The Game Awards 2026 nominees revealed?

The nominee stream airs on Tuesday, November 17. You can set a reminder on the official Game Awards nominee livestream page. Every category's nominees will be named in one go.

The Game Awards 2026 dates at a glance

• Nominee stream: Tuesday, November 17, noon ET / 9am PT / 5pm GMT
• Host: Geoff Keighley
• Ceremony: Thursday, December 10, 2026
• Venue: Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
• New this year: a live stream inside Roblox for fans 18+

When and where is the ceremony?

The Game Awards' official site confirms the show takes place on Thursday, December 10, 2026. It will stream live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. As usual, expect plenty of world premieres and new game reveals between the awards.

The audience keeps growing. The Game Awards' 2025 viewership announcement says last year's show drew an estimated 171 million livestreams, up 11% on the year before. It streams across YouTube, Twitch, Steam, TikTok and more, and Roblox joins that list this year.

The Game Awards is coming to Roblox

The headline change this year is Roblox. The Game Awards' Roblox announcement confirms the show will stream live in Roblox for the first time on December 10. Fans aged 18 and over will be able to watch, vote and interact live alongside the broadcast.

IGN's report on the Roblox stream says it will take place in The Block, Roblox's virtual event venue. It is the first time an external awards show has streamed live on the platform. IGN also mentions virtual merchandise, though what that looks like is not yet known.

Which games are Game of the Year contenders?

Nothing is official yet, but the predictions have started. As Push Square's nominee stream report points out, six games will compete for Game of the Year. Nintendo Life's report on the nominee stream says both GTA 6 and the new Zelda release are eligible. GTA 6 is only days away, and Rockstar is building up to launch with a 24-hour GTA 6 YouTube livestream.

Other names in the conversation include Resident Evil Requiem, which took the top prize at the Golden Joysticks. There is also Control Resonant, which tripled Remedy's revenue, and Ocarina of Time, with 5.2 million sold in four days. As a remake, Ocarina may split opinion among the jury.

What does it mean for players?

On November 17 we get the official shortlist of the year's biggest games. It will also kick off weeks of debate before the December show. Fans can vote in categories ahead of the ceremony as well. It will be interesting to see whether breakout hits like Phantom Blade Zero, with 4 million sold in 72 hours, make the cut.

The Roblox stream brings the show to a new audience. Still, the 18+ age limit leaves out a large share of Roblox's younger players. The organizers will share more about the Roblox experience closer to the event. We will round up the full nominee list as soon as it is out.

Frequently asked questions

When are The Game Awards 2026 nominees announced?

The nominees will be revealed in a live broadcast on Tuesday, November 17, at noon ET, 9am PT and 5pm GMT, hosted by Geoff Keighley.

When is The Game Awards 2026 ceremony?

The show takes place on Thursday, December 10, 2026, streaming live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

How can you watch The Game Awards 2026 in Roblox?

For the first time, the show will stream live inside Roblox on December 10. Players aged 18 and over will be able to watch, vote and interact live. More details are coming soon.

Sources

• The Game Awards (X): The nominees for #TheGameAwards will be revealed live next Tuesday, November 17
• The Game Awards (X): #TheGameAwards will stream live in Roblox for the first time
• The Game Awards: TGA Returns December 10, 2026
• The Game Awards: The Game Awards 2025 Delivers 171 Million Livestreams
• IGN: The Game Awards 2026 Will Stream Live on Roblox for the First Time
• Nintendo Life: The Game Awards 2026 Nominees To Be Announced Next Week, Zelda And GTA 6 Eligible