American internet personality Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, has been named Streamer of the Year 2026, extending his winning streak to three consecutive years.
The announcement was made during the sixth annual Streamer Awards ceremony held in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 12, 2026. IShowSpeed previously won the same award in 2024 and 2025.
At 21, IShowSpeed remains one of the prominent personalities in online entertainment. Known for his energetic personality, unpredictable livestreams, explosive reactions and humorous moments, he has built a large international following across digital platforms.
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IShowSpeed Takes Home Three Awards
Competition for the Streamer of the Year award included several popular content creators, among them Jynxzi, CaseOh, Stable Ronaldo and Joe Bartolozzi.
In addition to winning the ceremony’s top individual award, IShowSpeed collected two more trophies: Best IRL Streamer and Best Streamed Series for his World Cup Tour. His three victories made him one of the major winners of the evening.
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Kai Cenat Also Celebrates Three Wins
Fellow streaming personality Kai Cenat also enjoyed a successful night, taking home three awards, including recognition for his Streamer University project and his collaboration with international music star Tyla.
The ceremony was hosted by QTCinderella and Caroline Kwan, bringing together prominent personalities from across the streaming industry to recognise the creativity and influence of online content creators.
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IShowSpeed Extends His Streaming Dominance
IShowSpeed’s third consecutive Streamer of the Year award highlights his continued prominence in an online entertainment industry that has grown into a major part of global popular culture.
With livestreaming attracting audiences across different countries and platforms, his latest achievement further strengthens his position among the industry’s leading creators. Following three consecutive victories, attention will now turn to the next edition of the awards and whether another creator can claim the top honour in 2027.
