UpcomingNintendo Direct — September 2026
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
Nintendo celebrates 40 years of The Legend of Zelda with an official, prerecorded Direct lasting approximately 30 minutes.
Where and when to watch
Official Nintendo broadcast
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Approximately 30 minutes; prerecorded.
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What to expect
What Nintendo confirmed Nintendo will present The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, a prerecorded broadcast with approximately 30 minutes of official information about the series. Nintendo has not published a complete announcement lineup, so this page does not speculate about games or reveals.
When to watch The presentation begins Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC — 17:00 in Riyadh and 07:00 Pacific Time.
GameDropRadar coverage Watch the official Nintendo stream here. After the presentation ends, GameDropRadar will add only source-backed announcements and exact catalogue matches.
Air times around the world
| City | Official Nintendo broadcast |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 8, 7:00 AM PDT |
| New York | Tue, Sep 8, 10:00 AM EDT |
| London | Tue, Sep 8, 3:00 PM GMT+1 |
| Paris | Tue, Sep 8, 4:00 PM GMT+2 |
| Riyadh | Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM GMT+3 |
| Dubai | Tue, Sep 8, 6:00 PM GMT+4 |
| New Delhi | Tue, Sep 8, 7:30 PM GMT+5:30 |
| Tokyo | Tue, Sep 8, 11:00 PM GMT+9 |
| Sydney | Wed, Sep 9, 12:00 AM GMT+10 |
Common questions
When does The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct start?
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC, 17:00 in Riyadh, and 07:00 Pacific Time.
How long is the presentation?
Nintendo says it will run for approximately 30 minutes.
What games will appear?
Nintendo has not published a complete lineup. GameDropRadar will add confirmed announcements after the broadcast.
Where can I watch it?
The event page includes the exact official Nintendo YouTube broadcast.