Watching the 2026 Evo Awards: Nominee List, Streaming Options & Additional Information

As we close out a remarkable year for fighting games, the anticipation for the 2026 Evo Awards is at an all-time high. Here’s how you can participate in nominating your favorite moments and access the live stream of this prestigious event.

Returning after its successful inaugural event in 2025, the Evo Awards celebrate the standout moments, thrilling matches, and influential figures that have made a significant impact in the fighting game community (FGC) over the past year.

Memorable highlights from the past year include KojiKOG’s memorable clash with GO1 at Evo Las Vegas, as well as Team Bandits’ exhilarating triumph over FlyQuest in the Street Fighter League US Finals. The FGC will have a chance to voice their opinions on who deserves recognition.

This year, fans can nominate their cherished fighting game streamers, viral moments, talented cosplayers, and more, acknowledging those who’ve significantly contributed to the community throughout 2025.

Presenting your categories for the 2026 Evo Awards! pic.twitter.com/OgLs1JXrk5

— Evo (@Evo) December 10, 2025

How to Submit Nominations for the Evo Awards

To nominate your favorites, visit Evo’s official website. Nominations are accepted from December 9, 2025, until January 9, 2026.

Where to Watch the Evo Awards Live

The highly anticipated winners will be unveiled during the Evo Awards Show in Los Angeles on March 28, 2026. Fans can catch all the action live on Evo’s official Twitch channel, embedded below for your convenience.

Categories for the Evo Awards

This year, the Evo Awards feature twenty distinct categories, which you can submit nominations for via Evo’s website. The complete list of categories includes:

Best Game Release
Best Character
Best Product
Comeback of the Year
Best Pop Off
Best Commentary
Best Content Creator
Best Dressed
Best Cosplay
Best Custom Controller
Best Local
Best Combo
Best Online Series
Best Artist
Best Meme
They’ve Got Next (upcoming new player)
Commentator of the Year
Match of the Year
Player of the Year
Moment of the Year

Additionally, the Evo Awards will showcase inductees for the Evo Hall of Fame, honoring legendary players and community influencers whose contributions have indelibly shaped the history of fighting games.

Moreover, the Evo Awards often serve as a platform for exciting announcements related to upcoming fighting games. Viewers are encouraged to stay tuned for potential reveals of new characters and titles during the event.

We will keep this article updated with the latest information on winners, announcements, and Hall of Fame inductees as they are disclosed throughout 2026.

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