The Game Awards is adding Disney+ and Roblox to its viewing options for 2026. The bigger practical detail for those of us watching from Britain is the familiar one: prepare for a very late night, because the opening act starts at 12:30am GMT on Friday 11 December.
The ceremony itself is billed for Thursday 10 December at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Its official 7:30pm Eastern and 4:30pm Pacific start converts to the following morning here, so putting Thursday evening in the calendar without checking the time would be an excellent way to arrive several hours early.
Roblox’s new live experience is specifically for fans aged 18 and over. The organisers say eligible viewers will be able to watch, vote and interact live alongside the show, with further details still to come. That age limit matters rather more than the novelty of the platform, particularly if you were picturing a family watch party inside Roblox.
Disney+ has separately confirmed a live broadcast carrying the awards, world premiere announcements and musical performances. There’s a regional catch, though: its announcement says the show will also stream in selected international markets without naming the UK. British subscribers should therefore wait for local confirmation before assuming their Disney+ app will be carrying it.
Thankfully, this isn’t replacing the existing ways to watch. Disney’s release confirms that established partners including YouTube and Twitch are returning, while The Game Awards’ own FAQ says the event remains available to stream free across major services. You don’t need to add another subscription just to keep up with the announcements.
As reported by Shacknews, the additions broaden the show’s reach rather than changing the event itself. Check the organisers’ Roblox announcement, Disney’s release and the official FAQ for the confirmed details, then decide whether the next morning’s coffee needs to be considerably stronger.