The Game Awards 2026 · Main Show
Main Show
Start time, live countdown, and the same moment in every major city.
Countdown
160 days, 20 hours
Fri, Dec 11, 12:30 AM
Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
Date and time TBC — confirm against thegameawards.com.
Main Show in major cities
| City | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Los AngelesPST | 4:30 PM | Thursday, Dec 10 |
| New YorkEST | 7:30 PM | Thursday, Dec 10 |
| São PauloGMT-3 | 9:30 PM | Thursday, Dec 10 |
| LondonGMT | 12:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| ParisGMT+1 | 1:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| BerlinGMT+1 | 1:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| CairoGMT+2 | 2:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| DubaiGMT+4 | 4:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| MumbaiGMT+5:30 | 6:00 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| BangkokGMT+7 | 7:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| SingaporeGMT+8 | 8:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| ShanghaiGMT+8 | 8:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| TokyoGMT+9 | 9:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| SeoulGMT+9 | 9:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| SydneyGMT+11 | 11:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| AucklandGMT+13 | 1:30 PM | Friday, Dec 11 |
All times are computed from the official UTC kickoff and account for daylight saving in each city.
FAQ
- What time does Main Show start?
- Main Show (The Game Awards 2026) starts at 2026-12-11T00:30:00Z UTC. The countdown above and the cities table show that exact moment in your local timezone and in every major city worldwide.
- Where is Main Show being played?
- Main Show is scheduled at Peacock Theater, Los Angeles.
- How do I add Main Show to my calendar?
- Use the Google Calendar link or download the .ics file above — both are built from the official UTC start time, so they land correctly in any calendar app.
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