Set your alarm for exact time to watch The Game Awards 2025 live | Gaming

The most anticipated night in the gaming world is finally here. The Game Awards prepares to honour a year’s worth of gaming achievements live on stage.

Hosted in downtown Los Angeles, the event promises not only awards but also an array of trailers for upcoming games. 2025 has been monumental for the gaming industry, with several strong contenders vying for the Game of the Year title. However, the record-breaking Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 seems to be the clear favourite, having nothced up an unprecedented 12 nominations across the various categories.

Meanwhile, numerous leaks and rumours have given gamers a sneak peek at the new titles expected to be unveiled during the show’s estimated three-hour duration. Here’s everything you need to know about The Game Awards 2025, including when it starts, how to watch it, and what to anticipate throughout the evening.

When does The Game Awards begin?

The Game Awards is scheduled to start at 1am GMT UK time on Friday, December 12. There will also be a pre-show commencing at 12:30am, which typically includes its own announcements and a few awards, reports All Out Gaming.

Geoff Keighley’s show generally lasts between 2.5 to 3 hours, with last year’s event clocking in at 3 hours and 12 minutes. If you’re planning to watch from the UK, it might be worth stocking up on snacks and perhaps a caffeinated drink or two to keep you going through the night.

How can you watch The Game Awards 2025?

Gamers can tune into The Game Awards on their preferred streaming platform. It’ll be broadcast live on both YouTube and Twitch.

Leaks and predictions for The Game Awards 2025

There have been a few official hints about what to expect at this year’s Game Awards, as well as some unofficial ones. Starting with confirmed information, Keighley has teased that ‘the future of Tomb Raider’ will be featured at the show.

This is likely to be a sneak peek at a new game from Crystal Dynamics, who have been working on a slightly revamped version of Lara Croft following 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It’s also safe to assume that a new instalment in the Divinity series will be showcased, thanks to a mysterious statue that has been hinting at an unknown game for the past two weeks.

There have been speculations about God of War, Diablo and Elder Scrolls 6, but a recent trademark application seems to confirm a connection to Larian’s Divinity series. Everything else set to appear at The Game Awards is largely based on rumours and speculation at this stage.

We’d all love to see the likes of the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake, new Wolverine gameplay and perhaps even Half-Life 3 make an appearance, but only time will reveal which games Keighley has managed to secure for this year’s event. Beyond the games themselves, the show always aims to position itself alongside the Oscars, so we can likely expect a few celebrity cameos sprinkled throughout the event.