YouTube will stream GTA 6’s launch for 24 hours straight. A pre-show hosted by RDCWorld starts at 11 p.m. ET on November 18, and the main stream runs from midnight ET on November 19 for a full day on youtube.com/youtube, with live gameplay, creator podcasts and a finale from Miami. That is 05:00 GMT and 06:00 CET on November 19 in Europe. Below are the start times for your time zone, the creators taking part, the extras YouTube is adding, and how the stream lines up with the game’s own unlock.
Last checked on November 12, 2026. Official Times, features and the headline creators come from the YouTube Blog post published on November 12. Reported The full list of creators comes from YouTube’s announcement on X as listed by Insider Gaming. Rockstar and Take-Two have not published their own post about the stream.
YouTube GTA 6 livestream start time in your time zone
| Time zone | Pre-show starts | 24-hour stream starts | Stream ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET (New York) | Nov 18, 11:00 p.m. | Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. | Nov 20, 12:00 a.m. |
| PT (Los Angeles) | Nov 18, 8:00 p.m. | Nov 18, 9:00 p.m. | Nov 19, 9:00 p.m. |
| Mexico City | Nov 18, 10:00 p.m. | Nov 18, 11:00 p.m. | Nov 19, 11:00 p.m. |
| BrasÃlia | Nov 19, 01:00 | Nov 19, 02:00 | Nov 20, 02:00 |
| GMT (London) | Nov 19, 04:00 | Nov 19, 05:00 | Nov 20, 05:00 |
| CET (Paris, Madrid, Berlin) | Nov 19, 05:00 | Nov 19, 06:00 | Nov 20, 06:00 |
| IST (India) | Nov 19, 09:30 | Nov 19, 10:30 | Nov 20, 10:30 |
| JST (Tokyo) | Nov 19, 13:00 | Nov 19, 14:00 | Nov 20, 14:00 |
| AEDT (Sydney) | Nov 19, 15:00 | Nov 19, 16:00 | Nov 20, 16:00 |
| NZDT (Auckland) | Nov 19, 17:00 | Nov 19, 18:00 | Nov 20, 18:00 |
Our math Times converted by HUDWire from YouTube’s ET times (ET is UTC-5 in November). The end time assumes the stream runs exactly 24 hours, as YouTube says; live events can overrun.
How to watch
- Go to youtube.com/youtube, YouTube’s own channel, where the stream is hosted.
- Or click the GTA VI-themed YouTube logo (YouTube calls it a “Yoodle”) on the YouTube homepage during the event.
- Set a reminder on the stream page now so you get a notification when the pre-show starts.
- Watching on a TV? The YouTube app on PS5 and Xbox works, but if you are also downloading GTA 6, keep in mind that streaming in 4K uses bandwidth while the game finishes its pre-load. See our GTA 6 download time guide.
Who is on the stream
Official YouTube names Caylus, Zhong and Kat, Jelly, Rivers, Jake Baldino and Cinna, with RDCWorld hosting the pre-show. Reported The wider list posted on X also includes Kinda Funny Games, GamerCosta, JuanSGuarnizo, Loserfruit, TGG, Total Gaming, Payal Gaming, Windah Basudara, Any Austin, Jazzy Guns and more, so expect segments in several languages. YouTube says the stream ends with “live on-the-ground coverage from Miami” with creators and special guests. It is produced with the agency Entropico.
Everything else YouTube is adding for GTA 6
| Feature | What it is | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Live gifts | Five limited-edition GTA VI gifts in YouTube Live, including a Wanted Stars animation; some viewers can send one free in select streams | Official |
| Shorts effect | “GTAVI: Visit Vice City” puts you in front of Vice City backgrounds | Official |
| YouTube Music | Official GTA VI soundtrack and a GTA series anthology playlist on the YouTube Music homepage during launch week | Official |
| Culture & Trends report | YouTube study on GTA’s cultural impact | Official |
| View counts | GTA series: 900 billion+ views on YouTube; GTA VI pre-launch videos: 40 billion+ | Official (YouTube data) |
The soundtrack listing highlights Morgan Wallen’s “Last Thing You Need”. Rockstar has not announced a separate album release date; see our GTA 6 radio stations guide for what is confirmed.
Does the stream start when the game unlocks?
Close, but not for everyone. Official Sony says GTA 6 unlocks in a rolling midnight launch by country, starting at 12:00 a.m. NZDT, and Xbox Cloud Gaming starts at 1 a.m. ET. New Zealand and Australia will already be playing for hours when the YouTube marathon begins. Check the exact unlock for your country in our GTA 6 release time by country guide and the live countdown.
Spoiler warning: a 24-hour gameplay stream means story moments will be on YouTube’s front page on day one. If you want to avoid them, read our spoiler guide before November 19.
FAQ
When does the YouTube GTA 6 livestream start?
The pre-show hosted by RDCWorld starts at 11 p.m. ET on November 18, 2026 (05:00 CET on November 19). The 24-hour stream starts at midnight ET on November 19.
Where can I watch the YouTube GTA 6 launch stream?
On youtube.com/youtube, or by clicking the GTA VI-themed YouTube logo on the YouTube homepage during the event.
How long is the YouTube GTA 6 stream?
YouTube says it runs for 24 hours from midnight ET on November 19, after a one-hour pre-show.
Who is streaming GTA 6 on YouTube’s launch stream?
YouTube names Caylus, Zhong and Kat, Jelly, Rivers, Jake Baldino and Cinna, with RDCWorld hosting the pre-show. More than 30 creators from over a dozen countries are listed.
Is the YouTube GTA 6 stream run by Rockstar?
YouTube says it is partnering with Rockstar Games on its GTA VI launch features. The stream is on YouTube’s own channel and produced with Entropico.
Short on time? See GTA 6 YouTube stream start times as a Web Story.
Keep reading on HUDWire
Sources
- YouTube Blog: YouTube celebrates the launch and cultural impact of Grand Theft Auto VI (Nov 12, 2026)
- Insider Gaming: GTA 6 and YouTube collaborate for big 24-hour livestream
- Technobezz: YouTube plans 24-hour Grand Theft Auto VI launch stream
- GTA BOOM: GTA 6 is getting a 24-hour YouTube livestream with more than 30 creators
- PlayStation Blog: Pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 starting today (Nov 10, 2026)