Indie Live Expo will return on December 1, 2026, with its annual winter showcase and awards ceremony. The biannual digital event has surpassed 100 million views since its debut in 2020 and has featured more than 3,300 indie game titles to date.
This next broadcast, titled Indie Live Expo 2026.12.1, will mark the event’s 15th edition.
INDIE Waves Returns
The winter show will once again feature Indie Waves, the event’s main segment for indie announcements from studios across the globe.
Viewers can expect new reveals, content update news, surprise launches, and early looks at upcoming 2027 indie games.
Annual Awards Ceremony Planned
Indie Live Expo will also host its annual awards ceremony during the December broadcast.
The awards will spotlight acclaimed 2026 indie games, with figures from the games industry selecting their personal favorites of the year. Participating judges and the full program lineup will be announced later.
Developer Submissions Open This September
Sponsorship opportunities are available now. Developers and publishers will be able to submit games for the Indie Waves segment starting in September.
Indie Live Expo 2026.12.1 airs Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
