Main Show
Start time, live countdown, and the same moment in every major city.
Countdown
109 days, 3 hours
Thu, Dec 10, 4:30 PM in Los Angeles
Fri, Dec 11, 12:30 AM UTC
Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
Verified 2026-07-17 — source: thegameawards.com · editorial policy
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 PauloBRT | 9:30 PM | Thursday, Dec 10 |
| LondonGMT | 12:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| ParisCET | 1:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| BerlinCET | 1:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| CairoEET | 2:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| DubaiGST | 4:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| MumbaiIST | 6:00 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| BangkokICT | 7:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| SingaporeGMT+8 | 8:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| ShanghaiCST | 8:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| TokyoJST | 9:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| SeoulKST | 9:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| SydneyAEDT | 11:30 AM | Friday, Dec 11 |
| AucklandNZDT | 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 and tables on this page show that moment in your local timezone and in every major city.
- Where is Main Show being played?
- Main Show kicks off Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM local time at Peacock Theater, Los Angeles.
- How do I add Main Show to my calendar?
- Use the Google Calendar link or download the .ics file from this page — both are built from the official UTC start time so they land correctly in any calendar app.
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