# The Golden Joystick Awards return this Wednesday—here’s how to watch them

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-golden-joystick-awards-return-this-wednesday-heres-how-to-watch-them/
- Published: 2026-11-09T15:47:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T17:06:59+00:00
- Original publisher: PC Gamer
- Original article: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/events-conferences/the-golden-joystick-awards-return-this-wednesday-heres-how-to-watch-them/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- The 2026 awards air on Wednesday, 11 November.
- The public votes in 22 of the 25 categories.
- Alix Wilton Regan hosts the live ceremony.

## Summary

The Golden Joystick Awards 2026 will be broadcast live on Wednesday, 11 November, recognising games across 25 categories. The public decides the winners in 22 categories, while judges select the winners in three others.

The ceremony starts at 10 am PT, 1 pm ET, 6 pm GMT and 7 pm CEST, hosted by Alix Wilton Regan, known for roles including Lara Croft in *Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis*. Viewers can watch on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, TikTok, X and several gaming channels; nominated games include *007 First Light*, *Forza Horizon 6* and *Resident Evil Requiem*.

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