The Game Awards will stream live inside Roblox for the first time on Thursday, December 10, 2026. The partnership, announced by The Game Awards organizers on X, brings Geoff Keighley’s annual ceremony into Roblox’s virtual entertainment venue, The Block, alongside interactive voting and virtual merchandise.
Access to the in-platform event will be restricted to users aged 18 and older. Players under 18 will not be able to enter the experience, watch the livestream, or participate in the interactive elements on Roblox.
How the Roblox Broadcast Works
According to announcements from The Game Awards and Roblox, verified 18+ users will be able to engage with the event in two stages:
Pre-show voting: Ahead of the December 10 ceremony, eligible players can cast official category votes directly through The Block.
Event night: Starting at 7:30 p.m. EST (4:30 p.m. PST), players can gather inside The Block to watch the full broadcast—including world premieres, game announcements, and musical performances—while chatting, voting in real time, and claiming virtual avatar items.
The Block is Roblox’s official digital stage and entertainment hub, which previously hosted the 2026 Roblox Innovation Awards as well as virtual concerts featuring artists such as Billie Eilish, The Rolling Stones, and Stray Kids.
Why the 18+ Restriction Matters
While Roblox has steadily expanded its older user base, a significant portion of its daily active audience remains under 18. Restricting the broadcast to adult accounts aligns with the mature content often featured during The Game Awards, as world premiere trailers regularly include M-rated games and unrated footage.
Players under 18 who still want to watch the ceremony will need to use external platforms. In addition to Roblox, The Game Awards 2026 will stream free on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, TikTok Live, X, Kick, Facebook, and Instagram Live, and will also broadcast live on Disney+ for subscribers.
What Remains Unconfirmed
Organizers have not yet revealed the specific virtual merchandise items available for attendees, how the in-experience voting will integrate with The Game Awards’ standard jury-and-fan tally (which normally weights jury votes at 90% and public website votes at 10%), or whether any Roblox-created experiences will be featured during the broadcast. Additional details are expected ahead of the December 10 show.
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