The sixth annual Streamer Awards take place live from Los Angeles on Thursday bringing together top content creators from Twitch, YouTube, and, for the first time, Kick. Fans can stream the ceremony for free, with the red carpet starting at 2:30 PM PT and the main show kicking off at 5:30 PM PT.
The annual event celebrates the biggest names in live streaming across gaming, cooking, chatting, music, and in-real-life (IRL) content. Millions of viewers tune in daily to watch these creators, and the awards give communities a direct voice in honoring the past year’s standout talent.
Stream the Ceremony on Twitch and YouTube
Viewers in the United States can watch the entire ceremony stream for free on Twitch and YouTube. For international audiences, such as fans in India, the live broadcast airs in the early morning of November 13 at around 4:30 AM IST.
The evening begins with a red carpet pre-show at 2:30 PM PT. The main awards ceremony follows immediately at 5:30 PM PT straight from Los Angeles.
QTCinderella and Caroline Kwan Host the Show
QTCinderella returns to run the show as she has since its beginning in 2022. Caroline Kwan joins her as co-host, a pairing announced on November 9.
The red carpet reporting team features Pudgie, Tbvnks, NotQuiteLikeDuB, and Stable Ronaldo. Biqtch Puddin’ and Rock M. Sakura host a dedicated fashion panel for the arrivals.
IShowSpeed, Jynxzi, and Kai Cenat Lead Nominations
Three prominent creators lead the nominations with four nods each. IShowSpeed competes for Streamer of the Year, Best IRL Streamer, Best Marathon Stream, and Best Streamed Series. Jynxzi and Kai Cenat also pull in four nominations across multiple categories, with Cenat earning recognition for League of their Own and Best Marathon Stream.
The premier category, Streamer of the Year, features five finalists: Caseoh, IShowSpeed, Joe Bartolozzi, Jynxzi, and Stable Ronaldo. Other notable races include Ironmouse for Best VTuber, ExtraEmily and Qoqsik alongside IShowSpeed for Best IRL Streamer, and Caseoh, moonmoon, and Agent00 for Best Variety Streamer.
Public Voting and New Categories Shape the Event
Fan participation dictates the majority of the results. Public online voting, which ran from October 16 through October 31, accounts for 70% of the final outcome, while an industry professional panel determines the remaining 30%.
Several changes mark this year's production. Kick streamers are eligible for nominations for the first time, expanding the pool beyond Twitch and YouTube. Nominees were also required to pre-apply before accepting nominations.
Organizers added fresh categories such as Best Cozy Game Streamer and brought back Best Fortnite Streamer. The Best Streamed Collab category split into two separate awards—one for creator collaborations and another for mainstream celebrity partnerships featuring names like Drake, Tyla, Lizzo, and Iggy Azalea. The event date was also shifted up a week from November 17 to avoid conflicting with the release of GTA VI.
Performances and Special Honors
Musical acts AriAtHome and GIRLSET are scheduled to perform live during the ceremony. The event also presents several special accolades, including the Legacy Award, the Sapphire Award recognizing standout female and non-binary creators, the Rising Star Award for emerging talent, and the Streamer’s Choice Award voted on by creators themselves.
Winners will be announced live throughout the November 12 ceremony as the results from the public vote and professional panel are finalized on stage.
