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OCTOBER 14, 2026

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Get ready for the biggest weekend in livestreaming

We’re so back – TwitchCon is returning to San Diego this November 13 - 15, 2026! Get ready for three full days of shows, game demos, Meet & Greets, panels, and tons of easter eggs along the way. We’ve got a docket full of interactive experiences you can only catch live at the show, check it out.

Oct 1, 2026

Stream-o-Ween is here!

Sep 9, 2026

Twitch State of Gaming 2026

8.6 Billion Hours Watched, 51% Indie Growth, and the Creators Defining Live Game Play

Sep 3, 2026

Tune into GTA RP Week for Drops, rewards, and top streamers

Celebrate the launch of nopixel V with exclusive GTA Online Drops, new emotes, chat badges, themed Cheermotes, and more.

Sep 1, 2026

Clips are now part of the DJ Program!

Aug 31, 2026

How To Apply For The 2026 Streamer Awards

Applications for The Streamer Awards 2026 are now open at thestreamerawards.com, and for the first time ever, any creator can apply to be considered in the categories they've done the most.

Aug 24, 2026

Pokémon Chat Badges Are Now on Twitch!

The first set to collect is here and this is just the start.

Aug 20, 2026

Sponsorships Are Now Available to Affiliates

Sponsorships are expanding, and getting discovered by brands just got better.

Aug 18, 2026

SUBtember 2026

SUBtember is back in 2026! Find all the details here.

Aug 17, 2026

Bonus Gift Subs Are Coming to Dual Format Streams

For one week only, when viewers buy 5 gift subs on a channel streaming in Dual Format, Twitch drops a bonus gift sub on top. Get set up before August 20 to earn from day one.

Latest TwitchCon News

May 1, 2026

Level Up Your Weekend: The Official TwitchCon Europe 2026 Guide to the Show Floor, Sponsors, & More!

The biggest weekend in live-streaming is back IRL from 30 May to 31 May in Rotterdam, transforming the Rotterdam Ahoy into the ultimate community celebration.

May 1, 2026