Watch Xbox Games Showcase & Gears of War: E-Day Direct Sunday

This Sunday, June 7, marks the return of Xbox’s annual double-header showcase, giving fans an exclusive first look at what’s next from Xbox and its global partners. The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 starts at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern / 6pm UK, with the Gears of War: E-Day Direct streaming immediately afterward. The Coalition, the studio behind the next mainline entry in one of Xbox’s most beloved franchises, will present the Gears segment.

This year holds special significance as Xbox celebrates 25 years of gaming. The showcase is designed as a true milestone event, featuring world premieres, fresh gameplay reveals, and updates across a wide range of projects. Here is everything you need to know to catch the action live.

What time does the Xbox Games Showcase start? The broadcast airs on Sunday, June 7, at the following times:

• PDT: 10am
• EDT: 1pm
• BST: 6pm
• CEST: 7pm
• JST: June 8, 2am
• AEST: June 8, 3am

When does Gears of War: E-Day Direct begin? It starts immediately after the Xbox Games Showcase concludes.

Where can I watch? Both events will stream live on official Xbox channels, including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter. Regional Xbox and Bethesda channels around the world will also carry the broadcast, along with Steam. For the first time, U. S. viewers can tune in via Amazon Live and Prime Video on Fire TV. Additionally, the show will be available on China’s Bilibili platform.

Will the event be available in other languages? Yes. The main YouTube stream will include English captions, and regional Xbox channels will offer live support in: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, Mexican Spanish, and Turkish. After the broadcast, additional languages will be added, including Afrikaans, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Canadian French, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Persian (Farsi), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swahili, Swedish, Thai, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. To find your preferred language, visit your region’s Xbox page or use the gear icon on the official Xbox YouTube channel.

Is the showcase accessible for viewers with low or no hearing or vision? Yes. The Xbox YouTube channel will offer an Audio Described (AD) version in English. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available on Xbox’s YouTube channel and the /XBOXASL Twitch channel. British Sign Language (BSL) will be provided on the Xbox On YouTube channel.

What if I miss the live stream? During the broadcast, Xbox Wire will post detailed blogs for key announcements, with localized versions in Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, LATAM Spanish, and Japanese. A full recap of the Xbox Games Showcase will be published immediately after it ends, followed by a separate article for Gears of War: E-Day Direct. In the days after, Xbox Wire will feature deeper dives into the games shown.

Will there be post-show content? Yes. During the week of June 9, the Official Xbox Podcast will air special episodes offering deeper explorations of announcements from the showcase. These will be available on Xbox’s YouTube channel and podcast platforms.

Notes for co-streamers and creators Xbox appreciates co-streaming efforts and wants to ensure a smooth experience. However, due to factors outside their control, glitches or disruptions from bots and automated software may occur. If you plan to create video-on-demand breakdowns of the showcase or Gears Direct, avoid using any audio with copyrighted music to prevent automated takedowns. Always consult your service provider’s terms of service.

We look forward to having you join us for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by Gears of War: E-Day Direct on Sunday, June 7. Whether you watch online or attend the returning FanFest event in Los Angeles, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss.