The Game Awards are almost here again, and as usual, Australian fans are gearing up for the annual ritual of coffee, snacks, and awkwardly-timed mid-morning livestreams. While most of the world is tuning in late at night, we get the oddly civilised Friday morning slot perfect for anyone looking to start the weekend early or strategically “work from home.”

To make things simple, here are the full Australian broadcast times for this year’s show:

Australian Times – Friday

• 11:30am AEDT – Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra
• 10:30am AEST – Brisbane
• 11:00am ACDT – Adelaide, Darwin
• 8:30am AWST – Perth

It’s a rare treat for a major gaming event not to require an all-nighter, and this year’s lineup is already shaping up to be packed. Geoff Keighley has been teasing world premieres, updates from several major publishers, and at least one “something fans have been asking about for years” moment whatever that ends up being.

Where to Watch

Just like every year, the show will be streaming across pretty much every platform you can think of:

• YouTube (usually in 4K)
• Twitch
• X / Twitter Live
• Facebook Gaming
• Steam (where you can sometimes snag drops or free demos)

There’s always a mix of excitement and cautious optimism leading into The Game Awards. Between the reveals, trailers, musical performances, and the occasional curveball collaboration, it’s become as much a celebration of gaming culture as it is an awards show.

Whether you’re tuning in for the announcements or just looking for a way to ease into your Friday, it’s shaping up to be another big one. And, honestly, there are worse ways to spend a morning than watching world premieres with your lunch warming up beside you.