Sonic Racing finals: Twitch Drops and Year Two reveal
SEGA will livestream the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds World Championship Finals on the Sonic Twitch and YouTube channels on October 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Viewers can earn exclusive Twitch Drops during the stream, and the broadcast wraps with a Year Two showcase plus creator coverage from New York City and home co-streams.
Key Takeaways
- The World Championship Finals stream on Sonic Twitch and YouTube on October 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
- Exclusive Twitch Drops are available during the livestream for viewers who tune in from the start.
- A CrossWorlds Year Two Showcase is scheduled for 4:00 PM ET after the Top 12 finals gameplay.
- Phil “EE” Visu hosts with Emerldd and Gabby Durden; on-site creators and co-streamers join the top 24 finalists story.
SEGA’s update lands as the finals approach, spelling out who is on the call, when the races run, and how fans watching from home can still get in on the rewards. For more livestream and broadcast alerts, check our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
When does the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds finals stream?
According to SEGA, the Championship Finals livestream starts at 12:00 PM ET on October 9, 2026. Timing is listed as expected and subject to change.
The posted run of show moves from Group A gameplay at 12:10 PM ET to Group B at 1:10 PM ET, then Top 12 action at 2:05 PM ET. The CrossWorlds Year Two Showcase is slated for 4:00 PM ET, followed by a 4:30 PM ET intermission teasing Club Chaos.
How do Twitch Drops work for this finals broadcast?
SEGA says viewers will have the chance to earn exclusive Twitch Drops during the stream. The studio urges fans to tune in from the very start so they do not miss drop eligibility while the finals are live on the Sonic Twitch channel (and mirrored on YouTube for watching).
That drops incentive is the clearest fan hook beyond the races themselves: show up early, stay for the finals blocks, and catch the Year Two look ahead when the bracket cools down.
Who are the tournament hosts and creators?
Phil “EE” Visu will host the World Championship Finals alongside co-hosts Emerldd and Gabby Durden. Several creators are part of the day as well.
On-site creators joining the top 24 finalists in New York City include Choctopus, GamesCage, SamProcrastinates, and Skootish. A longer list of co-streamers will broadcast from home, including names such as criken, GrandPooBear, RTGame, ConnorEatsPants, and others named in SEGA’s post.
Whether fans are in the room in NYC or watching remotely, SEGA frames the finals as a full show: competitive racing, creator energy, Twitch rewards, and a Year Two tease to close the card.