The Game Awards 2026 will take place on December 10, 2026, with Geoff Keighley confirming the ceremony will return to Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. The annual gaming awards show is now four months away, with ticket information and additional event details expected to be revealed this fall.
Keighley, who created and hosts The Game Awards, announced the date through the show’s official social media account.
“The countdown is officially on,”
Keighley said, confirming the December 10 date and Los Angeles venue.
The 2026 ceremony will follow another major year for gaming, with several high-profile releases expected to compete for awards. Last year’s event saw Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 take home Game of the Year, while Nintendo titles also secured multiple honors.
Donkey Kong Bananza won Best Family Game, while Mario Kart World received the Best Sports/Racing Game award.
With Gamescom’s Opening Night Live taking place later this month and Tokyo Game Show scheduled for September, the months leading to The Game Awards could also bring announcements and reveals that shape this year’s award contenders.
