# The Game Awards 2026 jury and eligibility

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> Updated: 2026-10-21T17:31:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Game Awards has announced its jury and eligibility criteria for the 2026 ceremony. Brazil has secured the third-largest jury presence with 14 media outlets, including Folha de S. Paulo, Veja, TechTudo, Omelete, and Canaltech. This participation level exceeds that of France, Japan, and Spain, trailing only the United States and the United Kingdom, which each have 17 representatives.

The eligibility cutoff for awards is November 20, a timeline that includes Grand Theft Auto VI for major categories such as Game of the Year. The ceremony, hosted by Geoff Keighley, is scheduled for December 10.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Various arts awards announce jury selection processes

The Prémios Curtas has announced a 23-member jury for its 5th edition, while Brazil's Teatro Guaíra is seeking jurors for the 2027 Prêmio Troféu Gralha Azul.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/various-arts-awards-announce-jury-selection-processes

### 2026-10-15: The Game Awards 2026 jury includes 14 Brazilian outlets

Brazil holds the third-largest jury presence at The Game Awards 2026 with 14 outlets, while Grand Theft Auto VI remains eligible for major awards following the November 20 cutoff.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-game-awards-2026-jury-includes-14-brazilian-outlets

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