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Where to Watch GTA 6 Launch Night: YouTube Is Running a 24-Hour Livestream
YouTube and Rockstar Games are running a 24-hour GTA VI launch livestream from 12 AM ET on 19 November, with a pre-show an hour earlier.
Can't play at midnight? You can still be there. YouTube and Rockstar Games are teaming up for a 24-hour launch livestream, and it starts the minute GTA VI unlocks on the US East Coast.
When it starts
The stream begins at 12 AM ET on 19 November on YouTube's own channel. A pre-show hosted by RDCWorld starts an hour earlier, at 11 PM ET on 18 November, and the marathon ends with live coverage from Miami.
Who's on it
YouTube names Caylus, Zhong and Kat, Jelly, Rivers, Jake Baldino and Cinna among the creators, with live gameplay, podcasts and original content.
What else YouTube is adding
There are five limited-edition GTA VI gifts for YouTube Live, including on-screen Wanted Stars, and a "Visit Vice City" effect for Shorts. YouTube says the GTA series has passed 900 billion views on the platform.
Our read
This is the easiest way to see the game before your own download unlocks. If you're playing yourself, check when GTA VI unlocks where you live.
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Can't play at midnight? You can still be there. YouTube and Rockstar Games are teaming up for a 24-hour launch livestream, and it starts the minute GTA VI unlocks on the US East Coast.
Status: Opening · Reported
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Why this status: Reported: the named company or venue states this on its own page; Rockstar has not confirmed it in a first-party source reviewed for this story. Statement is the exact body paragraph (link markup removed). Prepared from the source page read on 2026-11-13; owner decision OWNER-NEWS-20261113.
YouTube — YouTube celebrates the launch and cultural impact of Grand Theft Auto VI
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r1.When it starts Reported
The stream begins at 12 AM ET on 19 November on YouTube's own channel. A pre-show hosted by RDCWorld starts an hour earlier, at 11 PM ET on 18 November, and the marathon ends with live coverage from Miami.
Status: When it starts · Reported
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Source details and history
Why this status: Reported: the named company or venue states this on its own page; Rockstar has not confirmed it in a first-party source reviewed for this story. Statement is the exact body paragraph (link markup removed). Prepared from the source page read on 2026-11-13; owner decision OWNER-NEWS-20261113.
YouTube — YouTube celebrates the launch and cultural impact of Grand Theft Auto VI
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blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-rockstar-games-gta-vi-launch- Accessed
- Last verified
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- YouTube page text, read 2026-11-13
Reviewed by Milos Covilo on . Event revision
r1.Who's on it Reported
YouTube names Caylus, Zhong and Kat, Jelly, Rivers, Jake Baldino and Cinna among the creators, with live gameplay, podcasts and original content.
Status: Who's on it · Reported
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Source details and history
Why this status: Reported: the named company or venue states this on its own page; Rockstar has not confirmed it in a first-party source reviewed for this story. Statement is the exact body paragraph (link markup removed). Prepared from the source page read on 2026-11-13; owner decision OWNER-NEWS-20261113.
YouTube — YouTube celebrates the launch and cultural impact of Grand Theft Auto VI
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blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-rockstar-games-gta-vi-launch- Accessed
- Last verified
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- YouTube page text, read 2026-11-13
Reviewed by Milos Covilo on . Event revision
r1.What else YouTube is adding Reported
There are five limited-edition GTA VI gifts for YouTube Live, including on-screen Wanted Stars, and a "Visit Vice City" effect for Shorts. YouTube says the GTA series has passed 900 billion views on the platform.
Status: What else YouTube is adding · Reported
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Source details and history
Why this status: Reported: the named company or venue states this on its own page; Rockstar has not confirmed it in a first-party source reviewed for this story. Statement is the exact body paragraph (link markup removed). Prepared from the source page read on 2026-11-13; owner decision OWNER-NEWS-20261113.
YouTube — YouTube celebrates the launch and cultural impact of Grand Theft Auto VI
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blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-rockstar-games-gta-vi-launch- Accessed
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- YouTube page text, read 2026-11-13
Reviewed by Milos Covilo on . Event revision
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YouTube celebrates the launch and cultural impact of Grand Theft Auto VI
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