Here are all of the Streamer Awards 2025 winners!
The Streamer Awards 2025 event just took place. Read on for everything you need to know about Streamer Awards 2025, including the list of nominees, categories, and all of the winners.
Streamer Awards 2025 location (Image via The Wiltern)
Streamer Awards 2025 date, location, and stream
The Streamer Awards 2025 event happened on Dec. 6 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Red carpet attire was required, and the event celebrated the biggest wins in livestreaming over the past year. It also honored the creators who shaped how people enjoy entertainment today.
Folks who were interested in attending the Streamer Awards 2025 event in person were able to get seats via Ticketmaster. The event was also streamed via QTCinderella's Twitch channel.
Streamer Awards 2025 categories
This year's Streamer Awards began with 35 categories in total, including Best Music Streamer, Best Creative Arts Streamer, Best Roleplay Streamer, Best MOBA Streamer, Best FPS Streamer, Best VTuber, Gamer of the Year, Streamer of the Year, and so on. It then added the Streamer's Choice Award and Legacy Award. The categories covered everything from specific game genres and content styles to duos, events, and rising stars. Below were all of the Streamer Awards 2025 categories and details, courtesy of the event's official page for 2025.
Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Music Streamer | Streamer who creates the best music content, showcasing talents such as singing, playing instruments, DJing, producing, composing, or more. |
| Best Creative Arts Streamer | Streamer who creates the best Art, Food & Drink, Dance, Cosplay, ASMR, or Makers & Crafting content, among others (excluding music). |
| Best Roleplay Streamer | Streamer who delivers the most entertaining role-playing (RP) content in games like GTA RP, Rust, VRChat, Ark, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. |
| Best MOBA Streamer | Streamer who creates the best MOBA content, playing games like League of Legends, Dota 2, Pokémon UNITE, SMITE, and others. |
| Best Brand Partner | Awarded to a brand that is helping streamers' aspirations come true. Through brand partnerships and sponsorships, streamers are able to do more than ever imagined. This brand is what makes that happen. |
| Hidden Gem Award | Recognizing a growing streamer averaging under 200 viewers this year, this award goes to a true hidden gem that deserves to shine. |
| Best Battle Royale Streamer | Streamer who creates the best battle royale content with games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, PUBG, Call of Duty: Warzone, Fall Guys, and others. |
| Best Fighting Game Streamer | Streamer who creates the best fighting game content - from Street Fighter 6 and TEKKEN 8 to Mortal Kombat and Super Smash Bros., and more. |
| Best MMORPG Streamer | Streamer who creates the most engaging MMORPG content while playing games like Final Fantasy, World of Warcraft, Runescape, Lost Ark, and others. |
| Best Speedrun Streamer | Streamer who creates the most entertaining and impressive speedrunning content. |
| Best Sports Streamer | Streamer who creates the best sports-related content, whether through gameplay (EA Sports FC, NBA 2K, Rocket League, etc.) or coverage. |
| Best Minecraft Streamer | Streamer who creates the best Minecraft content. |
| Best Marvel Rivals Streamer | Streamer who creates the best Marvel Rivals content. |
| Best FPS Streamer | Streamer who creates the most entertaining first-person shooter (FPS) content while playing games like VALORANT, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, Halo, and others. |
| Best Strategy Game Streamer | Streamer who creates the best content with strategy games like Teamfight Tactics, StarCraft, Chess, Hearthstone, or Balatro, among others. |
| Best Reality Streamer | Streamer who flawlessly creates the best blend of IRL and desktop content, balancing both seamlessly to create consistently entertaining streams. |
| Best IRL Streamer | Streamer who dedicates themselves to creating the best IRL content by getting outside, exploring, traveling, or streaming life beyond their desktop setup. |
| Best Vertical Live Streamer | Streamer who creates the most engaging and entertaining vertical-format live content on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Reddit, or other platforms. |
| Stream Game of the Year | The most entertaining, novel, collaborative, or fun game to watch on stream during the past year. |
| Best Content Organization | Esports or content organization or group that produced the best content during the past year. This category is not subject to the hours streamed requirements. |
| Best International Streamer | The top streamer excelling in content creation for a global audience, specifically catering to an international or non-North American English-speaking audience. |
| Best Stream Duo | Because two is better than one. Two streamers who consistently create the most entertaining content together - with at least 25 hours streamed as a pair this past year. |
| Best Streamed Collab | This award celebrates the most exciting one-time or limited-time collaboration in live streaming during 2025, recognizing how streamers joining forces - and bringing in creators from outside the space - help grow the community and the streaming ecosystem. |
| Best Marathon Stream | Awarded to the most impressive marathon stream - one that kept going until the goal was achieved, whether it be the end of a subathon timer, a game completion challenge, or something similar. |
| Best Streamed Event | The most entertaining, unique, or memorable live event streamed in 2025. |
| Best Streamed Series | The best recurring show, series, segment, or repeat event of 2025 - whether collaborative or solo, this award honors excellence in episodic live streaming. |
| Best VTuber | Streamer who uses a virtual avatar and creates the most entertaining and engaging content. |
| Best Variety Streamer | Streamer who delivers the best variety of gaming content, seamlessly switching between genres while keeping their audience engaged. |
| Best Just Chatting Streamer | Streamer who creates the best Just Chatting content: conversing with chat, reacting to videos or news, storytelling, group activities, commentary, and more. |
| Rising Star Award | Streamer who began the year with under 1,000 average viewers and has shown rapid growth and huge potential for the future. |
| Best Breakout Streamer | Streamer who experienced explosive growth in the past year, establishing themselves amongst the top streamers and as one of the most talked-about names in streaming. |
| League of Their Own | Streamer who creates truly one-of-a-kind content, pioneering a niche or category that no one else does, a creator who is simply in a league of their own. |
| The Sapphire Award | Recognizing the best female or marginalized gender streamer of 2025, this award goes to a streamer who shines against the odds in a male-dominated industry and has excelled in entertaining at the highest level this past year. |
| Gamer of the Year | Streamer who showcases exceptional gaming skill and entertainment across multiple titles - no matter the game, you can't look away. |
| Streamer of the Year | The best overall streamer of 2025 - consistently entertaining, elevating their brand, standing out and leaving a lasting mark on viewers. |
| Streamer's Choice Award | Voted by streamers at the show themselves, this award honors the streamer they most enjoy watching. |
| Legacy Award | Awarded to a legend who has contributed a great deal to and has had a profound impact on the streaming industry - a career achievement award. |
Streamer Awards 2025 nominees
The nominations closed on Nov. 8. Before that, fans were able to nominate their favorites. To qualify, streamers needed at least 200 hours streamed over the past year, and for category-specific awards such as Strategy Game or Minecraft, they also needed at least 100 hours of relevant content. Fans were able to support their favorites among the nominees by voting.
Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Music Streamer | DDG, Kriss_Drummer, AriaAtHome, Kaysan, PlaqueBoyMax |
| Best Creative Arts Streamer | BarleyTheBurr, Emiru, RoseDoodle, DizzyKitten, IGumDrop |
| Best RolePlay Streamer | OfficerMesser, Fanum, Kaysan, Lord_Kebun, LegendsOfAvantris |
| Best MOBA Streamer | Nix, Knekro, Keshaeuw, Caedrel |
| Best Brand Partner | AT&T, Gamer Supps, Red Bull, Cash App |
| Hidden Gem Award | Sinaheh, DragTrashly, MooHoodles, IJustLovePuzzles, Broxh_ |
| Best Battle Royale Streamer | Faide, Clix, AussieAntics, RealKatieB, Ninja |
| Best Fighting Game Streamer | Sajam, BrawlPro, Eskay, LilyPichu |
| Best MMORPG Streamer | Xaryu, Sodapoppin, PikabooIRL, AnnieFuchsia |
| Best Speedrun Streamer | Pezzzy, ZFG1, BluesR, LilaAggy |
| Best Sports Streamer | AngryGinge13, RunTheFutMarket, JankyRondo, CashNastyGaming, Flight23White |
| Best Minecraft Streamer | Couriway, Pangi, GoodTimesWithScar, Tubbo, Feinberg |
| Best Marvel Rivals Streamer | TimTheTatman, Bogur, BigPuffer, Flats, SuperTF |
| Best FPS Streamer | OhnePixel, TheBurntPeanut, Bijusan, Aspen |
| Best Strategy Game Streamer | Pchal, Northernlion, Jynxzi, Roffle |
| Best Reality Streamer | StableRonaldo, RayAsianBoy, TheTylilShow, Adapt, DeshaeFrost |
| Best IRL Streamer | IShowSpeed, ExtraEmily, Chloe__IRL, ChristinaAndAmber |
| Best Vertical Live Streamer | ThatZestyBestie, Lasstishen, MarcSebastianF, KreekCraft |
| Stream Game of the Year | Expedition 33, Schedule 1, Peak, R.E.P.O., Marvel Rivals |
| Best Content Organization | Hololive, FaZe Clan, OSCS, AMP |
| Best International Streamer | TotaAMC, Squeezie, AnyMe023, Loud_Coringa, Tumblurr |
| Best Stream Duo | Lacy & Marlon, Arky & Yugi2x, Agent00 & ExtraEmily, JasonTheWeen & SakuraShymko, CDawg & IronMouse |
| Best Streamed Collab | Kaicenat x LeBron James, Pokimane x Katseye, PlaqueBoyMax x Fred Again, Cinna x Zelina Vega |
| Best Marathon Stream | FaZe Subathon – FaZe Clan, Speed Does America – IShowSpeed, Stream for Humanity – AmineMaTue, Mafiathon 3 – Kaicenat |
| Best Streamed Event | Streamer University - Kaicenat, Streamer Prom - Funnymike, Bingo Brawlers - Captain_Domo, Streamer Games - Ludwig, GP Explorer 3 - Squeezie |
| Best Streamed Series | In the Booth - PlaqueBoyMax, Fortnite Friday - ConnorEatsPants, Alveus Tours - Maya, Let Her Cook - Sydeon, Caretakers - YourRAGE |
| Best VTuber | ChibiDoki, Mori Calliope, IronMouse, Kenji, TheBurntPeanut |
| Best Variety Streamer | Squeex, Agent00, Caseoh_, Vinesauce, Lirik |
| Best Just Chatting Streamer | xQc, LydiaViolet, JasonTheWeen, Kaicenat, Joe_Bartolozzi |
| Rising Star Award | SakuraShymko, Reginald, RealKatieB, AverageHarry_, Marlon |
| Best Breakout Streamer | WendoLynOrtizz, VanillaMace, 2xRakai, Adapt, DDG |
| League of Their Own | ThePrimeagen, TheStockGuy, Maya, StudyTme |
| The Sapphire Award | Emiru, ExtraEmily, WendoLynOrtizz, Cinna, VanillaMace |
| Gamer of the Year | Caseoh_, Jynxzi, Summit1G, OhnePixel, TheBurntPeanut |
| Streamer of the Year | IShowSpeed, JasonTheWeen, Kaicenat, PlaqueBoyMax, ExtraEmily |
| Streamer's Choice Award | N/A |
| Legacy Award | N/A |
Streamer Awards 2025 winners
All of the winners were revealed on Dec. 6. In terms of the Streamer's Choice Award and Legeacy Award winners, they were JasonTheWeen and Doublelift, respectively. Meanwhile, the Streamer of the Year title went to IShowSpeed.
Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Music Streamer | PlaqueBoyMax |
| Best Creative Arts Streamer | Emiru |
| Best RolePlay Streamer | Fanum |
| Best MOBA Streamer | Caedrel |
| Best Brand Partner | Red Bull |
| Hidden Gem Award | ijustlovepuzzles |
| Best Battle Royale Streamer | Clix |
| Best Fighting Game Streamer | LilyPichu |
| Best MMORPG Streamer | Sodapoppin |
| Best Speedrun Streamer | LilAggy |
| Best Sports Streamer | Flight23White |
| Best Minecraft Streamer | Tubbo |
| Best Marvel Rivals Streamer | Flats |
| Best FPS Streamer | TheBurntPeanut |
| Best Strategy Game Streamer | Jynxzi |
| Best Reality Streamer | RayAsianBoy |
| Best IRL Streamer | IShowSpeed |
| Best Vertical Live Streamer | KreekCraft |
| Stream Game of the Year | Peak |
| Best Content Organization | FaZe Clan |
| Best International Streamer | TotaAMC |
| Best Stream Duo | Agent00 & ExtraEmily |
| Best Streamed Collab | Kaicenat x LeBron James |
| Best Marathon Stream | Mafiathon 3 – Kaicenat |
| Best Streamed Event | Streamer University - Kaicenat |
| Best Streamed Series | In the Booth - PlaqueBoyMax |
| Best VTuber | TheBurntPeanut |
| Best Variety Streamer | Caseoh_ |
| Best Just Chatting Streamer | Kaicenat |
| Rising Star Award | Marlon |
| Best Breakout Streamer | Adapt |
| League of Their Own | Maya |
| The Sapphire Award | Cinna |
| Gamer of the Year | Caseoh_ |
| Streamer of the Year | IShowSpeed |
| Streamer's Choice Award | JasonTheWeen |
| Legacy Award | Doublelift |
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