TwitchCon is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, taking over the San Diego Convention Center from October 17-19. 

Expect opening-day hype, creator energy flooding every corner, esports that actually slap, and hands-on workshops where you’ll walk away with skills (and maybe some swag).

Whether you’re going to network, speedrun, cosplay, or finally meet the streamer who carried your late-night queue, this year’s schedule is stacked.

Here's everything you need to know to get you ready for the big weekend.

Glitch Stage: The Biggest Moments, The Loudest Cheers

From opening hype to cosplay chaos, the Glitch Stage is TwitchCon’s showpiece, where marquee creators, wild game shows, and blow-the-roof-off performances collide. 

If you want the clips everyone will be talking about, park yourself here.

Friday

• Opening Ceremony (10:30–11:25 AM)
  Kick off TwitchCon with platform updates, surprise moments, and cameos from Jessu and TheSushiDragon.
• fanfan’s funfun game night (1:30–3:00 PM)
  Party-game mayhem with fanfan, bogur, lilypichu, carolinekwan, Necros, Rainhoe, and eskay. It’s live, loud, and delightfully unhinged.
• Between 2 Queens (4:00–4:30 PM)
  DEERE and dragtrashly grill favorites like AustinShow and nandre in very serious, yet very ridiculous, “fern-side” interviews.
• Drag Showcase hosted by Trixie Mattel (4:30–6:00 PM)
  A 10th-anniversary slayfest led by TrixieMattel and PearlTeese, featuring BiqtchPuddin, BiancaProbably, QueenNickiMirage, MYNXqueen, Joy_Stique, and more.

Saturday

• Guts or Glory on Jonks Mountain! (11:00 AM–12:30 PM)
  Audience-driven chaos with EverythingNowShow, cyr, PeachJars, willneff, EsfandTV, StellaChuu, and friends racing fate atop the mythical JONKS.
• HypeChamps (12:00 PM–3:30 PM)
  Chat-powered mini-games from TheSushiDragon & officedrummer starring fuslie, Knut, ThePrimeagen, MARI, Shylily, bao, and nihmune.
• cosPLAY! (4:30 PM–6:00 PM)
  What if cosplay… but a Japanese game show? Hosted by bbnogames & Emiru, with appearances by PeachJars, cyr, StellaChuu, EsfandTV, jessicajska, and more.

Sunday

• Roblox: Dress to Impress LIVE (12:00 PM–1:30 PM)
  Thrift-to-runway speed styling with Lanaraee, Swiftor, MARI, pixiiuwu, itsjustnicholas, smokedmei, APlatypuss, BoyMamaG, and more. This is an event where the audience judges the looks, so come ready!
• ExtraEmily's Win It in a Minute (2:30 PM–4:00 PM)
  Lightning-fast stunts, zero chill. ExtraEmily hosts with Nmplol and friends in a gauntlet of 60-second showdowns.

The Milk Cup Championship

The Milk Cup 2025 LAN Championship lands at TwitchCon San Diego on Oct. 18, bringing the largest women’s Fortnite tournament ever to the convention floor. 

One hundred top competitors will team up in duos and battle for a $300,000 prize pool. Powered by Gonna Need Milk in partnership with Twitch, the event fuels TwitchCon’s LAN all weekend, streams live on GNM’s channel, and features interactive gaming experiences and giveaways on-site.

 While not an Epic-sponsored event, it’s built with ThePeachCobbler and Women of the eRena (WOTE) and produced by Raidiant’s all-women team, spotlighting and elevating women in esports.

With Milk Cup Academy mentorship from creators, professionals, and broadcast talent, rising players receive the guidance they need to reach the big stage. So drop in, thank your bus driver, and cheer them on! 

Community Panels & Meetups

This is the beating heart of TwitchCon, the place where ideas level up and friendships go from emotes to elbow bumps. 

Community Panels are creator-led masterclasses packed with real tactics (growth, wellness, culture, craft), candid Q&As, and take-home frameworks you can use on your very next stream. 

Community Meetups are in-person gatherings for every fandom and niche, perfect for finding collaborators, meeting mods and developers, swapping gear tips, and getting face time with creators (and sometimes staff) who can open doors. 

Come for the inspo, leave with a playbook, a squad, and a calendar full of collabs.

Friday

• Board Game Live Streaming & YOU! (10:00–11:00 AM, PJSugar Stage)
  Tips from Banzainator, PaulaDeming, SilverMedalTavern, and AlmostKirk on running great tabletop streams.
• Filian’s IRL Robot Battles (11:30 AM–12:30 PM, NomNom Theater)
  Filian hosts VTubers piloting custom battle bots live.
• Hermitcraft SMP: Behind the Scenes (1:15–2:15 PM, NomNom Theater)
  GoodTimesWithScar, PearlescentMoon, TangoTek, impulseSV, and friends unpack Season 10.
• VRChat Community MeetUp (4:30–5:30 PM, Community MeetUps 1 & 2)
  Meet fellow VRChatters, sign the banner, and find your squad.

Saturday

• Lifesteal SMP: Minecraft’s Deadliest Server (10:15–11:15 AM, NomNom Theater)
  High-stakes stories with hannahxxrose, ashSwag, 4CVIT, PrinceZam, and more.
• So You Want to Be a VTuber (10:30–11:30 AM, GivePLZ Stage)
  Kenley, ViviChanTheDragon, TelgarDrakore, Evanit0, NekoMikki share gear, debuts, and growth tips.
• Play It Your Way: Alternative Controller Panel (3:30–4:30 PM, GivePLZ Stage)
  Wild inputs + accessibility with Rudeism, Gloomshadows, SavannahLow, DrDoot, and more.
• Riot Games Community MeetUp (3:00–4:00 PM, Community MeetUps 2) League/VALORANT/TFT fans and creators connect with Riot’s influencer team.

Sunday

• NASA & The Planetary Society: Space, Time, and You (10:15–11:15 AM, NomNom Theater)
  Moohoodles with NASA & The Planetary Society on community-powered space exploration.
• VTubing Community MeetUp — Powered by Twitch Creator Clubs (11:00 AM–12:00 PM, Community MeetUps 1 & 2)
  Swap tech, lore, and collab ideas with fellow VTubers.
• The Alveus Approach: Wildlife Education on Twitch (1:45–2:45 PM, NomNom Theater)
  Maya Higa and the Alveus team on conservation through streaming.
• NoDice — A Live Improv D&D Show! (5:00–6:00 PM, NomNom Theater)
  Audience-fueled one-shot chaos with Tubbo, aimsey, owengejuicetv and crew.

For the full list of this year's panels and meetups, take a look at TwitchCon's full schedule here.

Creator Camp (All Weekend)

Creator Camp is TwitchCon’s bootcamp for streamers who want to level up fast. 

You’ll get clear playbooks from Twitch staff and Ambassadors, plus hands-on walkthroughs of the tools that actually move the needle.

Here are some events you should check out: 

Friday 

• Boost Your Stream Quality: Enhanced Broadcasting, 2K Streaming & More (11:30 AM–12:00 PM)
  Kick off the con with TheSushiDragon, sheilamikailli, and butterk2 as they show you how to fine-tune resolution, bitrate, and gear so your stream looks sharp and stays stable.
• Path to Partnership (11:45 AM–12:45 PM)
  JoshSportUtd, lossayyy, streamnilo, and MissLalaVT share the practical steps they took on their own road to Partner status—plus what to avoid if you don’t want to stall out.

Saturday 

• Advanced Content Strategy — Partners Only (11:00 AM–12:00 PM)
  JoshSportUtd breaks down the “hub, hero, hygiene” approach to building a content plan that scales. It’s a chance for Partners to rethink their long-term strategy with a pro.
• The Art of Interactive Twitch Streams (11:30 AM–12:30 PM)
  Snackless, Rudeism, and lossayyy explain how to turn lurkers into participants with polls, channel points, and clever interactivity that keeps audiences locked in.

Sunday 

• Analytics: What Data Matters? (11:00 AM–12:00 PM)
  JoshSportUtd and Knimbley break down which metrics actually matter for growth, so you stop obsessing over vanity stats and start scaling smarter.
• Clipping for Conversion: Maximizing Your VODs — Partners Only (1:00 PM–2:00 PM)
  JordanChude and imtracyallen reveal how to edit and share clips that expand your reach across platforms, while keeping your Twitch audience hooked.

Interactive Workshops: Learn It, Try It, Stream It

TwitchCon’s Interactive Workshops are where “watching” flips into “doing.”

These classroom-style sessions are run by streamers, artists, and experts who’ll walk you through new skills step by step, whether that’s painting, dancing, cooking, or even DNA science.

They’re some of the most fun and unexpected parts of the con, and a chance to leave with something tangible (or at least a story you’ll flex on stream).

Friday

• Dance Pad 101: Master the Basics (11:00 AM–12:00 PM)
  Streamer Gloomshadows shows you how to hook up a dance pad to literally any game—even Elden Ring. Yes, you’ll get to test it against bosses.
• Happy Little Accidents: A Bob Ross Paint-Along (11:30 AM–1:00 PM)
  A certified Bob Ross instructor helps you paint step-by-step, complete with travel-ready setups and a nod to the new Bob Ross Tycoon game.
• Let’s Roll: Dumplings, Bao, and Wontons (3:30 PM–5:00 PM)
  With guidance from triciaisabirdy, you’ll fold, roll, and shape practice dough into perfect dumplings and bao. Don't worry, there won't be any steam burns, just skills.

Saturday

• The Little Things! Mini Painting with Monument (10:30 AM–12:00 PM)
  Legendary painter Jason Craze from Monument Hobbies leads a miniature-painting crash course that’ll upgrade your tabletop aesthetic instantly.
• Wild’s Landscape Painting Workshop (1:00 PM–2:30 PM)
  Hosted by Wild4Games, TallywhoArt, and Pr1mal1nstincts, this acrylic paint-and-sip session guides you through creating a scenic masterpiece.
• Makeup & Drag Transformation LIVE! (3:00 PM–4:30 PM)
  Icons DEERE, doladdar, farrahrized, and Kaceytron share drag artistry and streaming-friendly makeup tricks in a glam-packed transformation demo.

Sunday

• D&D PvP Arena: Fight for Glory! (10:15 AM–11:15 AM)
  Dungeon Masters like DMTauzyPresents and The_Sens8 host a live, dice-rolling PvP brawl where adventurers (and even the audience) fight to the finish.
• Make Your Own Twitch Emote! (1:30 PM–2:30 PM)
  Artists imzenu and eziekay teach you how to sketch, line, and color your very own emote that you’ll take home from the con.
• K-pop Moves and Idol Grooves (2:00 PM–3:00 PM)
  Dance instructor tyongeee breaks down trending K-pop choreography before filming a mini "idol" dance video with the class.

GDQx: Speed, Skill, and a Lot of Glitches

GDQx brings the thrill of Games Done Quick to TwitchCon, where some of the world's fastest gamers attempt daring runs live on stage. 

Every performance blends skill, precision, and a touch of chaos, all while raising money for charity. 

From iconic classics to modern epics, these speedruns are the perfect mix of nostalgia and jaw-dropping gameplay.

Friday

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (11:10 AM–11:50 AM)
  Chronos takes on the Main Quest in under an hour, complete with wild skips and possible PBs. Expect dragons, glitches, and speedrun magic.
• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (12:05 PM–2:10 PM)
  Watch Z3R01337 tackle an Any% Expert Glitchless run of this ambitious RPG. It’s precision gameplay without the exploits.
• Super Metroid (4:15 PM–5:40 PM)
  ThePresidentNoir runs a Map Randomizer version of the SNES classic, showing off one of the most beloved speedrun communities at its finest.

Saturday

• Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (11:05 AM–11:45 AM)
  DawnSR revisits Dreamcast-era speed with a Hero Story run that fans of Sonic and nostalgia won’t want to miss.
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (12:00 PM–12:30 PM)
  Glubbers goes full Any% chaos in Hyrule, using advanced tech to break the game wide open.
• Pokémon Emerald (12:45 PM–3:15 PM)
  Veteran runner adef hosts a Pick-My-Main showcase where the audience decides which Pokémon carries the run.

Sunday

• The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (10:30 AM–12:30 PM)
  CocoConfession and kelpsey attempt a 100% no-major-glitches run of one of the most legendary Zelda titles ever made.
• Elden Ring: Nightreign (12:45 PM–1:55 PM)
  A trio run featuring Mitchriz, YoJosherino, and star0chris, showcasing insane coordination through FromSoftware’s latest brutal gauntlet.
• Cuphead (4:00 PM–4:37 PM)
  General Andrews closes the weekend with an Any% All Bosses No Major Glitches run. Expect pixel-perfect dodges and a masterclass in pattern recognition.

Twitch Rivals: Where Competition Gets Entertaining

If esports is the main stage, Twitch Rivals is the afterparty where your favorite streamers become the athletes, comedians, and trash-talk champions all at once. 

It’s popular because it mashes high-stakes gameplay with creator personalities you already love, turning every match into both a competition and a spectacle. 

Expect arenas packed with hype, moments made for clips, and rivalries that carry long after the con ends.

Here's this year's lineup:

Friday

• Hard_mode ft. Marvel Rivals (2:00 PM–6:30 PM)
  A fight-card showdown with three rolling show matches (2–3:30, 3:30–5, 5–6:30 PM). Streamer squads will battle it out in Marvel Rivals (rated T), bringing sweaty strats and spicy smack talk straight to the arena.

Saturday

• Operation: Map Breakers ft. GeoGuessr (11:30 AM–2:30 PM)
  Think spy thriller meets geography quiz. Creators will face off in GeoGuessr while tackling missions that test their brains, endurance, and bluffing skills in a narrative-driven, espionage-style competition.
  
  
• Sajam SLAM ft. Street Fighter 6 (3:30 PM–6:30 PM)
  Hosted by FGC legend Sajam, this throwback Street Fighter 6 showdown drops you into a '90s bedroom set with bumping hip-hop and retro vibes. Expect hard reads, hype combos, and maximum pop-off energy.

Sunday

• MC Championship (11:00 AM–3:00 PM)
  Minecraft’s biggest community clash is back with a loaded roster including Tubbo, Sykkuno, TinaKitten, Purpled, CaptainSparklez, PeteZahHutt, GrianMC, PearlescentMoon, GoodTimesWithScar, Foolish, hannahxxrose, Shubble, xChocoBars, Masayoshi, and dozens more. This time, there’s a storyline woven into the games, making viewers a part of the adventure too.

Can’t-Miss Music Performances

From sunrise synths to late-night lo-fi, the Kappa Cabana and DinoDance Lounge are turning TwitchCon into a live-music marathon. 

Expect fan-favorite streamers, surprise collabs, and genre-hopping sets you’ll be talking about long after the lights come up.

Thursday – Partner Party kickoff

• Magdahalina — DJ set (5:45–7:00 PM, Partner Lounge)
  Breezy club cuts and glossy edits to set the room’s vibe right out of the gate.
• FindTheRabbit — DJ set (7:00–8:15 PM, Partner Lounge)
  Groove-forward house and feel-good flips to keep the dance floor warm till doors close.

Friday 

• SymphonicElectric — Live Arrangements (10:00–10:45 AM, Kappa Cabana Stage)
  Expressive violin/electric-crossover covers and cinematic originals to kick off the day.
• SAX.EXE — All-Sax Supergroup: musiciscode, mcd00dle, StevenHigbeeMusic, JordanTaylor (3:45–4:30 PM, Kappa Cabana Stage)
  High-octane anime, gaming, and meme bangers reimagined for a horn line—pure hype.
• Skycitizendesu with KidYuki1, Riptidesan, and raikoh_tv (5:00–5:45 PM, Kappa Cabana Stage)
  J-rock, anime anthems, and originals—an encore-worthy crowd sing-along moment in the making.

Saturday 

• ColeRolland — Guitar Shred Set (10:00–10:45 AM, Kappa Cabana Stage)
  Arena-ready riffs and metal-forward medleys from one of Twitch’s premier guitarists.
• SavannahLow — Powerhouse Vocals (11:00–11:45 AM, Kappa Cabana Stage)
  Soulful, genre-blending originals that swing from intimate to anthemic.
• ThugShells with TheBeatKitty — Freestyle Rap (6:15–7:00 PM, Kappa Cabana Stage)
  Off-the-cuff bars, crowd prompts, and bass-heavy beats with spontaneous magic.

Sunday

• Goodkidband — Indie Rock (1:45–2:30 PM, Kappa Cabana Stage)
  High-energy hooks and festival-ready choruses from Twitch-beloved hitmakers.
• StevenHigbeeMusic with nicosixtyfour, Jer_Roque, giocko_, and JDWinds — Video-Game Classics (3:45–4:30 PM, Kappa Cabana Stage)
  Orchestral-leaning arrangements of iconic OSTs filled with nostalgia and virtuoso flair.
• JonLiMusic & Friends (4:45 – 5:30 PM, Kappa Cabana Stage)
  A big-band blowout of originals and 90s-to-today covers featuring SarahMahoneyMusic, Jer_Roque, itsTanuki, Riptidesan, KidYuki, and Dan BullardMusic.

Tabletop Fun

Shuffle up, roll high, and paint minis between rounds. TwitchCon’s Tabletop zone is your home base for board games, TCGs, RPG one-shots, and hobby stations all weekend.

Whether you’re brand-new or a seasoned shark, you’ll find quick teaches, casual leagues, and community meetups that make it easy to jump in (and start a few friendly rivalries).

What’s On the Tables This Year (Quick List):

• Trading Card Games & Leagues: Magic: The Gathering (Commander League, Learn to Play, MiniMaster, Collector’s Chaos, Full Box Sealed Deck, 4 Pack Sealed Deck, Final Fantasy 4 Pack Sealed, 2-Headed Giant), Pokémon TCG (Learn to Play, Build & Battle), Star Wars: Unlimited League.
• RPGs & Story Games: Dungeons & Dragons (Learn to Play sessions), Brandon Sanderson’s Story Deck.
• Modern Board Game Hits: CATAN: Play with the Publisher!, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, Dixit!, That Escalated Quickly, Anarchy Pancakes, Cash ’n Guns, Happy Salmon, and Spot It: Marvel.
• Party & Social Deduction: Exploding Kittens – NSFW Edition (Tournament), Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow.
• Hobby & Minis: Paint & Take (miniature painting).

Meet & Greet

The Meet & Greet Hall is where creators make time for you!

Enjoy quick chats, signatures, and selfie-worthy moments, all organized in reserved time slots, so you actually get face time.

Reservations are required (line up ~30 minutes early), and the full schedule lives in the TwitchCon app, but here are the heavy hitters you’ll find this year:

• Variety & IRL: xQc, Emiru, DougDoug, AMOURANTH, ExtraEmily, JackManifoldTV, Tubbo, Nihachu, willneff, EsfandTV
• Minecraft & Builders: GoodTimesWithScar, PearlescentMoon, GeminiTay, ImpulseSV, TangoTek, Skizzleman, cubfan135, rendogtv, TheOrionSound, SolidarityGaming
• VTubers & Anime: ironmouse, shxtou, CottontailVA, chibidoki, nihmune
• Shooters & Esports: SypherPK, Swagg, LuluLuvely, NiceWigg, HusKerrs
• Fighting Games (FGC): Sajam, IFCYipeS, Tasty_Steve
• Creators, Tech & Cosplay: Scarra, CodeMiko, PirateSoftware, AriaSaki, Emiru, Kruzadar, ChilledChaos

Helpful Tip: Sessions run all weekend (e.g., Friday, 10:30–11:30 AM, 12:00–2:00 PM, 2:30–3:30 PM, 4:00–6:00 PM; similar blocks on Saturday and Sunday). Lock your reservation early in the app and bring a small item to sign.

For a full list of meet and greet times and locations, check out TwitchCon's official schedule.

Link up with Fourthwall @ TwitchCon

We’re on the ground in San Diego all weekend and down to talk shop.

Want to network or grab a quick storefront tune-up? Follow us on our social media for live location updates and pop-up meet times. 

Pull up solo or bring your team; we’ll riff on ideas and help you walk away with an action plan. Send a DM and we'll point you where to find us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can non-streamers go to TwitchCon?

Yes, TwitchCon is for the entire community: viewers, moderators, artists, cosplayers, developers, and the Twitch-curious. 

You don’t need a channel to attend; just grab a ticket and explore. Note that some areas (like the Partner Lounge or 18+ sessions) have access restrictions.

Is TwitchCon always in San Diego?

No. TwitchCon rotates among different North American cities and often features a separate European edition, so the host city changes year to year. 

Make sure to check out TwitchCon’s official site for this year’s location and dates.

How old do you have to be to attend TwitchCon?

Typically, TwitchCon is for attendees aged 13 and above; those aged 13–17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

Some programming and spaces are 18+ and require ID. 

Policies can vary by year and venue, so confirm details on the official site before buying tickets.