The Streamer Awards 2025 Winners: Full List of This Year’s Top Creators were revealed on 6 December 2025 at The Wiltern theatre in Los Angeles, with the live show hosted by Blaire “QTCinderella” and co‑host Maya Higa.
The fifth edition of the fan‑driven awards show was streamed worldwide on QTCinderella’s Twitch and YouTube channels, pulling in more than 100,000 concurrent viewers at peak and cementing its status as one of the biggest nights in live streaming.
Across around 35 categories, the ceremony celebrated the most influential streamers, communities and events of the year, cutting across platforms such as Twitch, YouTube and Kick. Variety star ExtraEmily emerged as one of the headline winners, taking home Streamer of the Year, while YouTube powerhouse IShowSpeed converted his explosive 2025 into multiple trophies on the night.
Key winners at a glance
The 2025 results highlighted how IRL antics, variety content and high‑production events increasingly dominate the streaming landscape. ExtraEmily’s Streamer of the Year win capped a breakout twelve months for the Twitch creator, while IShowSpeed extended his run of awards‑show success with a big night across both IRL and marathon categories.
Below is a table summarizing the most prominent category winners frequently cited by specialist and mainstream coverage.
| Category | 2025 winner | Notable detail |
| Streamer of the Year | ExtraEmily | Variety and IRL creator, crowned overall top streamer of 2025. |
| Best IRL Streamer | IShowSpeed | Recognised for high‑energy real‑world streams and global fanbase. |
| Best Marathon Stream | IShowSpeed – Speed Does America | Awarded for an extended road‑trip style tour across the United States. |
| Best Just Chatting Streamer | Kai Cenat | Rewarded for consistently huge audiences and viral Just Chatting moments. |
| Best Variety Streamer | CaseOh_ | Honoured for broad genre coverage and strong community engagement. |
| Gamer of the Year | CaseOh | Recognised for standout gameplay streams across multiple titles. |
| Best VTuber | TheBurntPeanut | Acknowledged as the year’s standout virtual streamer. |
| Best Creative Arts Streamer | Emiru | Awarded for cosplay, art and creative‑focused broadcasts. |
| Best Roleplay Streamer | Fanum | Celebrated for character‑driven and GTA‑style RP content. |
| Best MOBA Streamer | Caedrel | Recognised as the leading League of Legends‑focused analyst and streamer. |
| Best Fighting Game Streamer | LilyPichu | Won for her fighting‑game content alongside music and variety streams. |
| Best MMORPG Streamer | Sodapoppin | Honoured for long‑running MMO coverage and personality‑driven streams. |
| Best Vertical Live Streamer | KreekCraft | Recognised for mobile‑friendly, vertical‑format content. |
| Stream Game of the Year | Peak | Named the most influential game in streaming chats and viewership. |
| Best Content Organisation | FaZe Clan | Awarded for large‑scale events and creator roster performance. |
| Best International Streamer | TotaMC | Highlighted as the standout non‑US creator in 2025. |
| Best Stream Duo | Agent00 & ExtraEmily | Won for their chemistry and co‑op marathon streams. |
| Best Brand Partner | Red Bull | Recognised for high‑impact collaborations with streamers. |
| Rising Star Award | Marlon | Honoured as one of the fastest‑growing new personalities. |
| Best Breakout Streamer | FaZe Adapt (Adapt) | Awarded for rapid growth and viral moments in 2025. |
| League of Their Own | Maya | Special recognition category for long‑term impact on the ecosystem. |
| The Sapphire Award | Cinna | A prestige award for creators seen as uniquely influential among peers. |
| Legacy Award | Doublelift | Honours a veteran whose career helped define streaming’s early era. |
Although dozens of niche categories exist, coverage consistently spotlighted these headline awards as the must‑know results for mainstream and gaming audiences. Together, they reflect a mix of long‑established stars and fast‑rising creators, from esports‑adjacent channels to IRL and creative personalities.
Why these wins matter
ExtraEmily’s victory in Streamer of the Year signals how variety and personality‑driven IRL content can now outrank more traditional game‑only channels at major fan‑voted shows. Her additional success in collaborative categories, including Best Stream Duo with Agent00, underscores the growing importance of co‑branded events and crossover streams.
For IShowSpeed, picking up Best IRL Streamer and Best Marathon Stream consolidates a year in which he also won major recognition at the separate Esports Awards. His “Speed Does America” road‑trip marathon became one of the most discussed creator projects of 2025, blending travel, live fan interactions and chaotic comedy.
Game‑focused categories point to shifting tastes within core gaming audiences. Awards for creators such as CaseOh (Gamer of the Year), Caedrel (MOBA), LilyPichu (fighting games) and Sodapoppin (MMORPG) illustrate how deep‑dive expertise and long‑term community building still matter in an environment increasingly dominated by IRL and variety.
Fan reaction and what’s next
Social media reaction during and after the show highlighted both celebration and debate. Many fans praised ExtraEmily’s win and IShowSpeed’s IRL recognition, while others argued that long‑time favourites such as Kai Cenat or Plaqueboymax also had a case for top honours, sparking lengthy threads on X, Reddit and TikTok.
Clips from the ceremony – including acceptance speeches, reaction shots and viral skits – quickly spread across platforms, helping “Streamer Awards” trend in multiple regions overnight. With each edition, the event is edging closer to the cultural footprint of legacy shows like the Game Awards, suggesting that 2026 could bring even more categories, larger sponsors and deeper mainstream crossover for live‑streaming creators.
