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How to watch the Game Awards 2021

Here's how to watch the game awards in 2021.

Andrew Vaughan

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Bethany Barber

Published: Nov 16, 2021 11:27 am

To watch the Game Awards, you will need to view one of the many official Distribution Partner streams. You can find these streams on several platforms, with two of the most recognizable being YouTube and Twitch.

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That said, there's a ton of choices to watch the Game Awards when they go live, so check the full list of streams below.

Related: When is the Game Awards 2021? Complete Schedule, date, and times

Game Awards Livestreams	Where to watch
YouTube	You watch the Game Awards on YouTube via the Official Game Awards Channel.
Twitch	The Game Awards can also be viewed via the Official Twitch channel.
Twitter	The Twitter account for the Game Awards also has a stream players can watch.
Facebook Live	Facebook will also have a livestream for the Game Awards.
Core	Watch the event through the social game Axial Tilt by Core Games.
Oculus Venues	Oculus Horizon Venues will give players the option to watch in VR.
IGN	The Game Awards are going to be aired on IGN.
Gamespot	Check out Gamespot as another live stream alternative.
Trovo	Streaming platform Trovo will show the Game Awards.
TikTok Live	Perfect for mobile viewers, TikTok Live will have a live stream.

If you want more options to watch the Game Awards, you can find a full list of partners streaming the show via the official website for the Game Awards. You can also check Twitch and YouTube for streams by IGN and other media outlets for a stream to watch the show.

When will the Game Awards start?

The Game Awards will start on December 9th at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT/12:30am UK-GMT. So if you want to watch the Game Awards, you will need to find a live stream before 8:30pm your time. You can also view global air dates via the official website.

Presenters & Performers

Many presenters will be at the Game Awards this year, including celebrities, game developers, and more. In addition to amazing presenters, there will also be a few musical and entertainment performers focused on video game inspired-media.

Performers

Sting (performing music from Arcane)
Imagine Dragons
& Surprise Guests

Presenters

Ashly Burch
Ashley Johnson
Donald Mustard
Giancarlo Esposito
Guillermo Del Toro
Jecksepticeye
Jim Carrey and Ben Schwartz
Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss
Laura Bailey
Ming-Na Wen
Neil Druckmann
Reggie Fils-Aime
Simu Liu

For more on the Game Awards, be sure to stay tuned to Pro Game Guides and check out All 2021's Game Awards Nominees.

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Author

Andrew Vaughan

Andrew Vaughan is a Contributing Writer at Pro Game Guides that has written guides on popular RPGs and FPS survival titles for several years. Andrew Vaughan specializes in survival and roleplaying games and has been a lifelong gamer.

Author

Bethany Barber

Bethany has been a writer at Pro Game Guides for over two years, but she has been into both gaming and writing for countless years. When not writing helpful guides for fellow gamers, she can be found playing on her PC or Switch, writing short stories, and watching horror movies.