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Here’s When The Game Awards 2025 Starts in Your Region — Start Times Around the World

The wait is finally over—The Game Awards 2025 is just hours away, kicking off today, December 11, with Geoff Keighley once again stepping onto the Peacock Theatre stage in Los Angeles.


Whether you're in it for the awards, the surprise reveals, or the inevitable “world premiere” memes, this year’s show already feels like one for the books. And yes, we brought every major time zone so you know exactly when the party starts no matter where you are.


The Game Awards 2025 (TGA 25) Preview: Start Times, Streaming Platforms, GOTY Contenders & What’s Next.
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When to Watch: Global Start Times

The Opening Act begins at 4:30 pm PT, followed by the main ceremony at 5 pm PT. Here’s when the stream goes live in your region:


North America - United States, Canada, Mexico (Dec 11)

  • 4:30 pm PST – Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

  • 5:30 pm MST – Denver, Phoenix, Calgary

  • 6:30 pm CST – Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Mexico City

  • 7:30 pm EST – New York, Toronto, Miami, Boston

  • 2:30 pm AKST – Alaska

  • 2:30 pm HST – Hawaii


South America (Dec 11)

  • 9:30 pm BRT – Brazil

  • 9:30 pm ART – Argentina


UK / Ireland (Dec 12)

  • 12:30 am GMT – UK, Ireland


Europe (Dec 12)

  • 1:30 am CET – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands

  • 2:30 am EET – Greece, Finland, Egypt, Romania


Africa & Middle East (Dec 12)

  • 1:30 am WAT – Nigeria

  • 3:30 am AST – Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait

  • 4:30 am GST – United Arab Emirates / Oman

  • 2:30 am SAST – South Africa


Asia (Dec 12)

  • 6:00 am IST – India

  • 7:30 am ICT – Thailand, Vietnam

  • 8:30 am SGT / HKT – China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines

  • 9:30 am JST / KST – Japan, South Korea


Oceania (Dec 12)

  • 8:30 am AWST – Western Australia

  • 10:30 am AEST – Queensland

  • 11:30 am AEDT – NSW, Victoria

  • 12:30 pm NZDT – New Zealand


And don’t sleep on the Opening Act—last year it dropped big surprises, including Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, which completely stole the early spotlight.


Where to Watch the Show

Catching the show is easy since it’s streaming practically everywhere:

Primary Platforms


Additional Streams


A Stacked GOTY Lineup

This year’s Game of the Year lineup might be one of the most competitive in ages. The nominees are:

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

  • Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

  • Donkey Kong Bananza

  • Hades II

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong

  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II


What’s wild is that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has made history with 12 nominations, the most ever for a single game at The Game Awards. The game appears across major categories like Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, and Best Score.


Across the board, each category this year feels tightly contested, from Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades II dominating indie discussions to Kingdom Come: Deliverance II turning into a dark horse GOTY contender.


Announcements & Trailers You Absolutely Don’t Want to Miss

The Game Awards may be about celebrating the year in gaming, but let’s be honest—many of us tune in for the reveals, and this year’s confirmed lineup is already impressive.


Exodus

Archetype Entertainment’s sci-fi epic returns with new gameplay. First revealed in 2023, the game is being built by former BioWare veterans including Mass Effect writer Drew Karpyshyn. Fans are hoping tonight finally brings a release window.


Neon Giant’s New “Ludicrously Ambitious” Game

The studio behind The Ascent is revealing its next project—described as “ludicrously ambitious” and centered on deep player agency.


Phantom Blade Zero

A fresh trailer is locked in, and it’s expected to include a release date. The game’s blend of stylish kung-fu combat and dark fantasy setting already has fans buzzing.


Resident Evil Requiem

Capcom is showing a “terrifying new look.” Rumors of Leon Kennedy’s involvement, as recent cover art leaks at the PlayStation store, have almost confirmed it.


New Total War Game

Creative Assembly is revealing a brand-new, non-historical Total War title. The timing is fitting—it’s the franchise’s 25th anniversary.


The Future of Tomb Raider

Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Games will finally unveil the next chapter of Tomb Raider. Fans are eager to see where Lara Croft goes next after years of silence.


LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

TT Games is back with new footage for its 2026 title, offering an open-world Gotham with Arkham-style combat—all in LEGO form.


Other confirmed games include Saros, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE, 2XKO, and, of course, the mystery of the demonic statue outside the venue, teased by Geoff Keighley last month, which is finally going to be revealed.


Rumors Heating Up the Hype

High-confidence leaks include:

  • Death Stranding 2 PC version

  • Control: Resonant (Control 2)

  • Silent Hill 1 Remake

  • Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Remake

  • Updates on Pragmata and Onimusha


And of course, someone will always claim Half-Life 3 is coming. (It’s not… probably.....but I wish.)


Tonight, we’re expecting even bigger surprises, more premieres, and maybe a few moments that break the internet. No matter what happens, December 11 is shaping up to be one of gaming’s biggest nights of 2025.

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