Japan Game Awards 2026 — Game of the Year Ceremony
The official Tokyo Game Show programme presents the Japan Game Awards ministerial and Game of the Year ceremony.
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Where and when to watch
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- Official Tokyo Game Show YouTube
Official organizer channel
Watch on Official Tokyo Game Show YouTube ↗
03Air times around the worldSee worldwide air times
| City | Official Tokyo Game Show YouTube |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 15, 2:00 AM PDT |
| New York | Tue, Sep 15, 5:00 AM EDT |
| London | Tue, Sep 15, 10:00 AM GMT+1 |
| Paris | Tue, Sep 15, 11:00 AM GMT+2 |
| Riyadh | Tue, Sep 15, 12:00 PM GMT+3 |
| Dubai | Tue, Sep 15, 1:00 PM GMT+4 |
| New Delhi | Tue, Sep 15, 2:30 PM GMT+5:30 |
| Tokyo | Tue, Sep 15, 6:00 PM GMT+9 |
| Sydney | Tue, Sep 15, 7:00 PM GMT+10 |
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What to expect
The official Tokyo Game Show programme presents the Japan Game Awards ministerial and Game of the Year ceremony.
The Japan Game Awards 2026 ceremony for the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award and Game of the Year Division is scheduled on the official Tokyo Game Show programme.
The broadcast runs from 18:00 to 19:45 Japan Standard Time on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It begins at 09:00 UTC and 12:00 in Riyadh. No winners are stated in advance.
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Announced games
Announced games will appear here as they’re confirmed.
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Common questions
When is the Japan Game Awards 2026 ceremony?
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 18:00 JST, which is 09:00 UTC and 12:00 in Riyadh.
Where can I watch?
The official Tokyo Game Show programme lists the broadcast across its official channels, including YouTube.
Last updated Aug 25, 2026, 7:03 AM