The date of The Game Awards 2026, the biggest honor in the gaming world, has been officially announced. Show host Jeff Kelly has confirmed that the gala ceremony will take place on December 10, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This year, all eyes are on the eligibility of GTA 6, which is releasing very close to the deadline.
What is The Game Awards and why is it so special?
The Game Awards is considered the video game industry’s largest and most prestigious annual event. It is hosted by renowned games journalist and host Jeff Kelly. In this award show, the best video games released throughout the year are honored in different categories, like Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Indie Game etc. Not only this, apart from the games, its special identity is the big world premiere trailers, announcements of new games, exclusive gameplay and live performances, which are watched live by gamers all over the world.
When will The Game Awards take place this year (2026)?
Jeff Kelly has confirmed that The Game Awards 2026 will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. As usual, the event will be live streamed worldwide on YouTube and Twitch. Details regarding nominations, performances and new game announcements will be announced in phases over the coming months leading up to the event.
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📍Thursday, December 10, 2026
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