The Game Awards 2026 Date Announced – Will GTA 6 Make the Cut?

The Game Awards 2026 Date and Eligibility Window

The Game Awards 2026 has set its date and venue. The live show will be held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 10, according to an announcement from Geoff Keighley on X on Monday. Keighley, who is the show's creator, producer and host, said that more details would be shared later this year.

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The 2026 edition is shaping up to be competitive, with major titles reportedly in contention. The lineup includes Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Forza Horizon 3, and 007 First Light, all vying for top prizes. Grand Theft Auto 6 is also mentioned as a contender.

Questions remain about GTA 6's eligibility. The Game Awards' cutoff date for eligibility typically falls on the Friday of the third week of November. For example, the 2025 cutoff, which accompanied The Game Awards that year, was set on or before Friday, November 21, 2025, at 9 p.m. PT. The transcript notes that any games released after the cutoff date are eligible for The Game Awards 2026.

Although information about the event and the categories will be shared later, this is a yearly event that showcases both AAA and indie video games (upcoming video games) and recognizes video games through various awards.

Key details

• Event Name: The Game Awards 2026
• Date: December 10, 2026
• Location: Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles,CA
• Host/Producer: Geoff Keighley
• Likely Nominees for Award: Resident Evil Requiem, Marvel’s Wolverine, Control Resonate, Forza Horizon 3, 007 First Light, Grand Theft Auto 6