Streamer Awards 2025 Predictions: Analyzing the Nominees and Potential Winners

The nominations are out for the 2025 Streamer Awards, and while many categories have clear frontrunners, others are still up for grabs. Created by Blaire, who goes by QTCinderella, in 2021, the awards honor the best content creators who stream on platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

I’m so excited about the Streamer Awards! It’s awesome to see how streamers are building communities, whether they’re mastering new games, having real-life adventures, or just making really unique content. The awards are a great way to celebrate all the amazing creators, and it’s cool that fans get to vote! Honestly, though, it feels like we already know who’s going to win in a few categories – some people are just that popular!

The Streamer Awards 2025 Predictions

Best Music Streamer

  • AriAtHome
  • DDG
  • FaZe Kaysan
  • Kristina “Kriss_DrummerMaxwell “Plaqueboymax”

Both Plaqueboymax and AriAtHome are incredibly popular. Plaqueboymax recently achieved a historic Grammy nomination, while AriAtHome consistently creates viral content that resonates with a large audience.

Best Creative Arts Streamer

  • BarleyTheBurr
  • DizzyKitten
  • Emily “Emiru”
  • RoseDoodle
  • Jaime “iGumpdrop”

Emiru consistently creates impressive cosplays and has a remarkably loyal fanbase, making her a strong contender.

Best Roleplay Streamer

  • FaZe Kaysan
  • Legends of Avantris
  • Lord Kebun
  • Officer Messer
  • Roberto “Fanum”

With so many people roleplaying in Grand Theft Auto, Legends of Avantris stands out because their Dungeons & Dragons campaigns offer something truly unique, giving them a good chance of success.

Best MOBA Streamer

  • Marc “Caedrel”
  • KNekro
  • Nix
  • Charlie “KeshaEUW”

Most fans voting likely know Caedrel, and he’s expected to win easily due to his popularity.

Best Brand Partner

  • AT&T
  • CashApp
  • GamerSupps
  • Red Bull

Red Bull is the clear frontrunner for the Best Brand Partner award, having supported popular creators like Jasontheween and Ludwig with sponsorships and projects.

Hidden Gem Award

  • Broxh
  • Dragtrashly
  • ijustlovepuzzles
  • Moohoodles
  • Sinaheh

Okay, so all the nominees are fantastic, truly. But if I had to put money on one right now, I’d say ijustlovepuzzles has the edge. There’s just something really charming and straightforward about their work that’s really resonating with people.

Best Battle Royale Streamer

  • AussieAntics
  • Cody “Clix”
  • Faide
  • RealKatieB
  • Tyler “Ninja”

Just like Caedrel dominates in MOBAs, Clix has become a globally recognized gamer with a clear advantage over the other contenders.

Best Fighting Game Streamer

  • Brawlpro
  • Eskay
  • Sajam
  • Lily “LilyPichu”

Even though many people have criticized her nomination, fans are enthusiastically supporting LilyPichu and hoping she wins, feeling she deserves it.

Best MMORPG Streamer

  • Annie “AnnieFuchsia”
  • Jason “PikabooIRL”
  • Chance “Sodapoppin”
  • Josh “Xaryu”

While MMORPGs aren’t as popular as they used to be, PikabooIRL is still considered one of the greatest World of Warcraft players ever.

Best Speedrun Streamer

  • Bluesr
  • LilAggy
  • Pezzy
  • ZFG1

ZFG1’s impressive comeback to competitive speedrunning gives him a significant advantage in what’s shaping up to be a very close contest.

Best Sports Streamer

  • Morgan “AngryGinge13”
  • Casius “CashNasty”
  • JankyRondo
  • Nick “RunTheFUTMarket”
  • Kimani “Flight23white” (also known as “FlightReacts”)

Flight23white is the clear frontrunner, largely because his videos about basketball are so engaging that they appeal to people who don’t even usually watch sports.

Best Minecraft Streamer

  • Couriway
  • Feinberg
  • GoodTimesWithScar
  • Pangi
  • Tobias “Tubbo”

Tubbo has revitalized a classic game that’s almost 20 years old, and he’s been a remarkably steady performer in Minecraft since the game became incredibly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Best Marvel Rivals Streamer

  • BigPuffer
  • Bogur
  • Flats
  • SuperTF
  • Timothy “TimTheTatman”

SuperTF is a remarkably talented gamer, and the new game Marvel Rivals is a great platform to showcase his strategic thinking, accuracy, and ability to adjust to any situation.

Best FPS Streamer

  • Aspen
  • Bijusan
  • Ohnepixel
  • TheBurntPeanut

TheBurntPeanut received three nominations this year, and his exciting first-person shooter gameplay is really enjoyable to watch.

Best Strategy Game Streamer

  • Nicholas “Jynxi”
  • Ryan “Nothernlion”
  • PChal
  • Roffle

Strategy games are popular, and Northernlion is known for sharing unique, lesser-known titles with his audience, such as Costcodle and Puckdoku.

Best Reality Streamer

  • Alexander “FaZe Adapt”
  • Deshae Frost
  • Ray “Rayasianboy”
  • Rani “Stable Ronaldo”
  • Tylil James “TheTylilShow”

FaZe Clan is a well-established team, but 2025 has seen Adapt truly excel, proving his skill both in strategy and in action.

Best IRL Streamer

  • Chloe__IRL
  • Christina and Amber
  • Emily “ExtraEmily”
  • Darren “IShowSpeed”

Each creator nominated has a distinct style when making real-life content, but IShowSpeed is an exceptionally rare talent who consistently sets a new standard for others in the field.

Best Vertical Live Streamer

  • Forrest “KreekCraft”
  • Lasstishen
  • MarcSebastianF
  • Zestybestie

TikTok is helping streamers connect with fans, but MarcSebastianF is particularly successful thanks to his unique and visually striking content.

Stream Game Of The Year

  • Expedition 33
  • Marvel Rivals
  • Peak
  • R.E.P.O.
  • Schedule 1

In 2025, no game captured the attention of streamers quite like Peak, with viewers experiencing everything from triumphant wins to heartbreaking defeats.

Best Content Organization

  • AMP
  • FaZe Clan
  • Hololive
  • OSCS

Considering the incredible number of over-the-top and memorable events they hosted this year, AMP is the clear winner.

Best International Streamer

  • Anyme023
  • Loud Coringa
  • Squeezie
  • TotaMC
  • Tumblurr

Squeezie became well-known internationally with GP Explorer 3, but TotaMC gained a large following after appearing at Streamer University.

Best Stream Duo

  • Din “Agent00” and ExtraEmily
  • Arky and Yugi2x
  • Connor “CDawgVA” and Ironmouse
  • Jason “Jasontheween” and Sakura
  • Nick “FaZe Lacy” and Marlon

Many viewers immediately thought of Agent00 and ExtraEmily as potential winners when this category was announced, due to their surprising connection and genuinely sweet relationship.

Best Streamed Collab

  • Brittany “Cinna” x Zelina Vega
  • Kai Cenat x LeBron James
  • Plaqueboymax x Fred Again
  • Imane “Pokimane” x Katseye

Kai Cenat is known for attracting big names to streaming, but Pokimane and Katseye’s dedicated fanbase is expected to give them the edge and secure the win.

Best Marathon Stream

  • FaZe Subathon
  • IShowSpeed America Tour
  • Mafiathon 3
  • Stream for Humanity

While subathons are a common sight on Twitch, the IShowSpeed America Tour stood out by successfully blending entertainment with genuine learning opportunities.

Best Streamed Event

  • Bingo Brawlers
  • GP Explorer 3
  • Streamer Games
  • Streamer Prom
  • Streamer University

Streamer Games is facing tough competition, but many are comparing it to the Olympics for internet culture enthusiasts.

Best Streamed Series

  • Alveus Tours
  • Caretakers
  • Fortnite Friday
  • In The Booth
  • Let Her Cook

Following the devastating floods in Austin, Texas, Alveus Animal Sanctuary not only continued offering tours, but also increased its efforts to raise awareness and funds for vital conservation work.

Best VTuber

  • Chibidoki
  • Ironmouse
  • Kenji
  • Mori Calliope
  • TheBurntPeanut

Whether you follow virtual YouTubers or not, you’ve probably heard of Ironmouse. Many people expect her to win again, as this would be her fourth time in a row.

Best Variety Streamer

  • Agent00
  • Lirik
  • Squeex
  • Vinesauce
  • Case “CaseOh”

Everyone’s wondering who will come out on top, but Squeex has a strong advantage. He’s backed by many popular online streamers, and people love his fun personality and funny videos, making him a clear frontrunner.

Best Just Chatting Streamer

  • Jasontheween
  • Joe Bartolozzi
  • Kai Cenat
  • Lydia Violet
  • Felix “xQc”

Kai Cenat has become a groundbreaking figure in live-streaming, attracting a massive and dedicated fanbase who consistently watch his broadcasts.

Rising Star Award

  • AverageHarry
  • Marlon
  • RealKatieB
  • Reginald
  • Sakura

Most of the nominees became popular by working with well-known creators, but RealKatieB achieved her success entirely on her own.

Best Breakout Streamer

  • DDG
  • 2xRaKai
  • FaZe Adapt
  • Wendy Ortiz
  • Em “Vanillamace”

Vanillamace has quickly become incredibly popular, and experts predict even greater success for her in the future.

League Of Their Own

  • Maya Higa
  • Studytme
  • The Primeagen
  • Jason “TheStockGuy”

Maya Higa is a lifelong advocate for wildlife conservation and education. Recent challenges and successes in 2025 have demonstrated her incredible determination and resilience.

The Sapphire Award

  • Cinna
  • Emiru
  • ExtraEmily
  • Vanillamace
  • Wendy Ortiz

Okay, let’s talk about Cinna. After absolutely exploding onto the scene in 2024, she hasn’t slowed down at all. Whether she’s creating content on her own or teaming up with some seriously big names, she’s consistently raising the bar. Honestly, I’m starting to think she’s a frontrunner for the top spot.

Gamer Of The Year

  • CaseOh
  • Jynxzi
  • Ohnepixel
  • Summit1g
  • TheBurntPeanut

CaseOh is a very popular streamer – so much so that game developers have even created characters based on him as a fun nod to his fans.

Streamer Of The Year

  • ExtraEmily
  • IShowSpeed
  • Jasontheween
  • Kai Cenat
  • Plaqueboymax

The race for Streamer of the Year appears to be between IShowSpeed and Kai Cenat. Although IShowSpeed won last year, Kai Cenat’s dedicated fans are expected to drive him to victory in 2025.

What To Expect From The Streamer Awards 2025

December 6 Marks The Fifth Annual Ceremony

The Streamer Awards aren’t just about revealing the winners; they’re packed with entertainment. Every year, QTCinderella and a guest co-host keep things lively with funny speeches and segments. Plus, a host on the ground interacts with attendees and viewers watching from home.

Before the Streamer Awards begin, there will be a red carpet event with interviews and photos of the content creators dressed up for the occasion. The show itself will feature live music and exciting reveals, making the 2025 Streamer Awards much more than just a typical awards ceremony.

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