The countdown is officially on for TwitchCon Europe 2026 as the world’s biggest live-streaming community event heads back to Rotterdam from 30–31 May 2026. Taking over the iconic Rotterdam Ahoy, this year’s event promises two days packed with gaming, creator culture, live entertainment, esports tournaments, interactive workshops and fan meetups.

Fans of streaming, gaming and online communities will get the chance to meet their favourite creators, experience major gaming activations and connect with thousands of fellow fans IRL.

For tickets and the full event schedule, visit TwitchCon Europe.

Minecraft Leads the Sponsor Lineup at TwitchCon Europe 2026

One of the biggest highlights this year is Minecraft joining as the event’s Presenting Sponsor. Attendees can expect exclusive reveals, creator appearances, community events and interactive experiences inside the dedicated Minecraft Arena.

Fans will also be able to explore activations from major gaming and creator brands including Sea of Thieves, Logitech G, Streamlabs, Wargaming and Xsolla.

The new Delulu Stream booth is also expected to be a fan-favourite, allowing visitors to transform themselves into anime characters, creatures or entirely new personas live on stream through the platform’s Twitch extension.

Sea of Thieves, VRChat and League of Legends Meetups Confirmed

Community MeetUps Presented by Xsolla are once again a huge part of the TwitchCon experience, bringing together fans from across gaming and internet culture.

Some of the biggest meetups announced include:

Fans attending the Sea of Thieves meetup will even get the chance to connect with members of the Rare creator team and pick up exclusive merchandise during the event.

Twitch Rivals and PUBG Finals Headline Competitive Gaming Action

Competitive gaming will once again take centre stage at TwitchCon Europe 2026 with a packed esports schedule throughout the weekend.

The Twitch Rivals stage will host the return of fan-favourite Minecraft event “MC Championship: Project G.L.O.P.” alongside a high-energy League of Legends ARAM tournament and the GeoGuessr World Championship Wild Card Qualifier finale.

Meanwhile, the LAN Presented by Ascension will host the PUBG: Battlegrounds Ascension Grand Final, where 30 European duos will compete live on stage for a €100,000 prize pool.

Interactive Workshops, Creator Camp and Live Entertainment

Beyond gaming tournaments, TwitchCon Europe 2026 is also bringing a wide range of workshops and live stage programming designed for creators and fans alike.

Attendees can participate in:

A Roblox crafting session with creators
Dead by Daylight SFX makeup workshops
Delulu Stream avatar-building tutorials
Creator Camp educational sessions focused on streaming growth, monetisation and brand partnerships

The Glitch Theatre will also return with audience-led entertainment, including the interactive “Crowd Control” game show featuring creators JellyYT and Crainer, plus a large-scale drag showcase featuring loogabarooga, MargeMellow and ReneeDeLait.

Why TwitchCon Europe 2026 Is Set to Be Bigger Than Ever

TwitchCon has become one of the biggest annual celebrations of internet culture, bringing together streamers, gaming fans, creators, artists and brands under one roof.

From trying upcoming games and discovering fan art to meeting favourite streamers in person, the event continues to blur the lines between online communities and real-world experiences.

Visitors will also have access to the Artist Alley, creator networking spaces and the latest streaming tech at the Streamer Station Presented by Logitech G and Streamlabs.

For those wanting to stay ahead of gaming, streaming and creator culture trends, TwitchCon Europe 2026 looks set to be one of the standout entertainment events of the year.

You can purchase tickets and learn more via the official TwitchCon Europe website.