TOKYO — July 20, 2026 — INDIE Live Expo, the biannual live digital event connecting worldwide indie game fans while amassing more than 100 million views since debuting in 2020, returns to champion creativity in its annual winter showcase and award ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026.
Tune into INDIE Live Expo “2026.12.1” as 2027’s must-have indie titles take center stage at INDIE Live Expo’s 15th occurrence, showcasing 3,300+ titles to date. Catch dozens of announcements including world premieres, much-anticipated content updates, surprise launches and much more during the signature INDIE Waves segment, filled with updates from across the globe.
This year’s broadcast will bestow honors upon critically acclaimed titles during the annual INDIE Live Expo award ceremony. Join the festivities as prominent figures from across the games industry select their personal favorites from amongst 2026’s greatest hits. Additional details, including participating judges and the full program lineup, will be announced at a later date.
Sponsorship opportunities are available today, and the call for developers and publishers to submit their titles to this year’s INDIE Waves showcase segment will open this September, with more details to come on the official INDIE Live Expo website.
INDIE Live Expo 2026.12.1 will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. Game industry professionals and indie game enthusiasts interested in the latest news about INDIE Live Expo events and opportunities can sign up for the INDIE Live Expo Letter here. Rewatch 2026’s Spring showcase, visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.
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