In-game rewards return for The Game Awards 2021, the premier awards show, gaming conference, and concert hosted by industry veteran Geoff Keighley. Expect electrifying performances—including a set from Sting—major game reveals (one over two years in the making), and the inevitable new memes. Details have been kept under wraps, but history shows this won't be a subdued event.
As a gaming journalist who's covered The Game Awards for years, I recall the surprise Xbox Series X reveal here just a few years back. Don't anticipate console announcements this time. Instead, look for immersive metaverse experiences. Addressing hot topics, Geoff Keighley confirmed no NFTs and no Activision Blizzard involvement beyond nominated titles.
The main show airs live Thursday, December 9, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. GMT. Europeans catch it late night, while Japan viewers tune in at 9 a.m. Friday. A pre-show kicks off 30 minutes earlier at 7:30 p.m. ET.
We've embedded the official YouTube live stream at the top of this page—it goes live for the 7:30 p.m. ET pre-show. Additional streams are available on Twitch, Facebook Live, and Twitter.
