Golden Joystick Awards 2026: November 11 Start Time, How to Watch & GOTY Nominees

The 44th Golden Joystick Awards take place Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with a livestream beginning at noon Central Time (6 p.m. GMT). Hosted by Alix Wilton Regan at London's Troxy, the player-voted awards will reveal the winners across major gaming categories, including Ultimate Game of the Year. Here's how to watch and what to know before the results are announced.

Golden Joystick Awards 2026: date and start time

  • Pacific (PST): 10 a.m., November 11
  • Central (CST): 12 p.m., November 11
  • Eastern (EST): 1 p.m., November 11
  • United Kingdom (GMT): 6 p.m., November 11

The ceremony takes place at Troxy, London. The host is actor Alix Wilton Regan. As of the morning of November 11, the awards have not yet begun; nominees are not winners.

Archival 2011 view of the upper stalls inside Troxy in London
Inside Troxy, photographed in 2011—not the 2026 awards ceremony. Alexander Baxevanis / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0; unmodified.

Where to watch the Golden Joystick Awards live

The organizer lists YouTube, Twitch, Steam, TikTok and X among the streaming destinations, alongside gaming outlets such as GamesRadar+, PC Gamer and Future Games Show. Start with the official how-to-watch guide for current broadcast links. Watching online does not require a ticket to Troxy.

Ultimate Game of the Year nominees

The 12-game shortlist includes 007 First Light, Big Walk, CONTROL Resonant, Crimson Desert, Dispatch, Forza Horizon 6, Phantom Blade Zero, Pokémon Pokopia, PRAGMATA, Resident Evil Requiem, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and The Blood of Dawnwalker. These are nominees; no winner should be inferred before the ceremony.

The 2026 awards span 25 categories, with 22 determined by public voting and three selected through other judging processes. The separate Ultimate Game of the Year ballot closed October 30. Other honors recognize storytelling, indie games, studios and anticipated releases.

Archival photograph of Troxy's art deco ceiling and seating in London
Troxy's Art Deco interior, photographed in 2011—not a 2026 event photo. Alexander Baxevanis / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0; unmodified.

What gaming fans and physical collectors should watch for

  • Confirmed results: check the organizer's published winners list rather than treating predictions as results.
  • Trailers and announcements: verify any new release dates directly with publishers; an awards appearance does not guarantee a trailer.
  • Physical editions: nominations do not establish a cartridge, disc, collector's edition or restock.
  • Collector pricing: compare actual sold listings and edition details instead of assuming an award automatically increases resale value.

Bottom line

The Golden Joystick Awards stream on November 11 at 12 p.m. Central. The strongest way to follow the event is through an official broadcast partner and the post-show winners list. Fans of Pokémon, Resident Evil, Star Wars and independent games have several major nominees to watch.

Sources and image credits

Event details: Golden Joystick Awards organizer coverage and November 10 viewing guide. Featured image: Troxy exterior, Doyle of London / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; unmodified, photographed 2023. Inline photo credits appear with each image. All images show the venue before 2026, not this year's ceremony. Independent editorial coverage; not affiliated with the Golden Joystick Awards.

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