The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
Get ready, gamers, because The Game Awards are almost here again. Yes, following last year's 10th anniversary special, Geoff Keighley is bringing an epic finale to 2025, packed with awards, reveals, and a healthy dose of sponsored ads.
This year, Switch titles are in the spotlight, with games like Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, and indie hits such as Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades II up for awards. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about The Game Awards 2025, including the schedule, how to watch, and the nominees to watch out for.
When are The Game Awards 2025?
The Game Awards 2025 will kick off on Thursday, December 11th (or the 12th, depending on your timezone), with Mr. Keighley opening the show at LA's Peacock Theatre at 4:30 PM PT. The main event starts at 5 PM PT.
Here's the breakdown of the timing in your region:
- North America: 4:30 PM (Thu) PST / 5:30 PM (Thu) MST / 6:30 PM (Thu) CST / 7:30 PM (Thu) EST
- UK/Ireland: 12:30 AM GMT
- Europe: 1:30 AM CET / 2:30 AM EET
- Asia/Oceania: 9:30 AM JST / 8:30 AM AWST / 11:30 AM AEDT
The first 30 minutes will likely feature some early awards and smaller announcements, with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound from 2024 being a notable example.
Where can I watch The Game Awards 2025?
You can catch The Game Awards 2025 on a variety of streaming platforms. The main co-streaming partners are YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, but you can also watch on:
- Steam
- Prime Video
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Kick
- Gamespot
- IGN
Nintendo Life will also be streaming live, with a chat feature for pre-show gossip.
If you're in LA and want to attend in person, tickets are available on the official Peacock Theatre booking site.
How long will The Game Awards 2025 be?
The exact duration is uncertain, but it typically lasts around 3-4 hours, so plan for a late evening.
Which games have been nominated for The Game Awards 2025?
Check out the official Game Awards website for the full list of nominees across 29 categories. For Switch-relevant games, here are the nominees and their categories:
- 007 First Light - Most Anticipated Game
- Absolum - Best Independent Game
- Assassin's Creed Shadows - Innovation in Accessibility
- BALL x PIT - Best Independent Game
- Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - Best Fighting
- despelote - Games for Impact, Best Debut Indie Game
- Donkey Kong Bananza - Game of the Year, Best Family
- EA SPORTS FC 26 - Innovation in Accessibility, Best Sports / Racing
- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - Best Sim / Strategy
- Fortnite - Best Ongoing, Best Community Support
- Hades II - Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Independent Game, Best Action
- Hollow Knight: Silksong - Game of the Year, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Independent Game, Best Action / Adventure
- LEGO Party! - Best Family
- LEGO Voyagers - Best Family
- Mario Kart World - Best Family, Best Sports / Racing
- Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection - Best Fighting
- No Man's Sky - Best Ongoing, Best Community Support
- Resident Evil Requiem - Most Anticipated Game
- SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance - Best Action
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII - Best Sim / Strategy
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Best Family, Best Sports / Racing
- Split Fiction - Best Game Direction, Best Action / Adventure, Best Family, Best Multiplayer
- Two Point Museum - Best Sim / Strategy
Which games will be shown or announced at The Game Awards 2025?
The 'Big Reveal' is still a mystery, with Geoff Keighley sharing cryptic images of a statue in the Californian desert. The only confirmed announcements are from Archetype Entertainment's Exodus and Neon Giant's The Ascent, neither of which are Switch-related.
How does voting work for The Game Awards?
Voting is split between a jury (90%) and the public (10%). To vote, sign up for a free account on the Game Awards website and select the relevant categories.
The Players' Choice award is chosen entirely by the public, with a three-round voting process. You can vote for the best Fortnite island of the year in-game.
Will you be tuning in to The Game Awards? Which games do you predict will take home the trophy? Share your thoughts in the comments!
