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The Streamer Awards 2025 is set to be the biggest celebration of online creators yet, marking the event’s largest edition since its debut in 2021. Slated on Dec. 6, this year’s ceremony features an impressive 35 categories—the most in the annual awards show’s history—honoring the best personalities, organizations, and moments that have defined the streaming world over the past year. From gaming icons and variety entertainers to breakout stars and esports pros, the upcoming 2025 lineup of nominees will surely reflect the diversity and impact of livestreaming culture. All nominees and categories at The Streamer Awards 2025 Below are the categories for this year’s The Streamer Awards, with the official list of nominees set to be announced shortly after the nomination period concludes: Best Music Streamer Best Creative Arts Streamer Best Roleplay Streamer Best MOBA Streamer Best Brand Partner Hidden Gem Award Best Battle Royale Streamer Best Fighting Game Streamer Best MMORPG Streamer Best Speedrun Streamer Best Sports Streamer Best Minecraft Streamer Best Marvel Rivals Streamer Best FPS Streamer Best Strategy Games Streamer Best Reality Streamer Best IRL Streamer Best Vertical Live Streamer Stream Game of the Year Best Content Organization Best International Streamer Best Stream Duo Best Marathon Stream Best Streamed Event Best Streamed Series Best VTuber Best Variety Streamer Best Just Chatting Streamer Rising Star Award Best Breakout Streamer League of their Own The Sapphire Award Gamer of the Year Streamer of the Year Nominations for The Streamer Awards 2025 are now open and will run until Nov. 8, 2025 (Nov. 9, GMT+8). To qualify for any category, nominees must have streamed a minimum of 200 hours over the past year. For specific categories, such as MOBA, Strategy Game, or MMORPG, streamers are also required to have broadcast at least 100 hours of content relevant to that particular category during the same period. Fans can submit their nominations through the official The Streamer Awards website. These submissions will help determine the final list of nominees for each category. You’re free to skip any categories you don’t wish to fill out, and you can return later to edit or update your entries. Only nominations that are relevant and meet the eligibility criteria will be counted.
