Twitch has announced a massive $50,000 giveaway to celebrate the premiere of Beast Games 2: Strong vs Smart on Prime Video. In a unique promotional event, MrBeast and jasontheween will spend one hour hopping into channels reacting to Episode 1, gifting subscriptions and donating money directly to random viewers.
Event Details
- •Date & Time: January 8, 2026 at 10AM PT
- •Duration: One hour of channel hopping
- •Prize Pool: $50,000 in donations + gifted subs
- •Main Stream: twitch.tv/primevideo
How to Participate
Getting a chance at MrBeast's donations is straightforward but requires active participation during the event window:
Co-Stream Episode 1
Set up a reaction stream to Beast Games 2: Strong vs Smart Episode 1, available free on Prime Video
Go Live at 10AM PT
Start your reaction stream during the one-hour event window when MrBeast will be channel hopping
Engage Your Community
Create entertaining reactions and interact with your audience. MrBeast may drop into your channel at any moment!
Life-Changing Donations
The promotion has already generated emotional stories from the streaming community. High-engagement posts circulating on social media highlight the potential impact of these donations, with one story featuring a small streamer who reportedly received over $10,000 from MrBeast during a similar event - enough to pay off their family's mortgage.
"These surprise donations can literally change lives. For smaller streamers grinding every day, a visit from MrBeast isn't just about the money - it's validation, exposure, and potentially a turning point in their streaming career."
— Streaming community sentiment
Beast Games 2: Strong vs Smart
The giveaway celebrates the premiere of Beast Games 2's latest season on Prime Video. The competition show, produced by MrBeast, pits contestants against each other in elaborate physical and mental challenges with massive prize pools. The show's first episode is available free on Prime Video, encouraging co-streaming and reaction content.
This Twitch promotion marks a strategic collaboration between Amazon's Prime Video and Twitch platforms, leveraging MrBeast's massive fanbase to drive engagement across both services.
Why This Matters for Creators
This event represents a win-win-win scenario for all parties involved:
- •For Twitch: Drives traffic and engagement during a key promotional window
- •For MrBeast & Prime Video: Amplifies Beast Games 2 launch through organic creator content and community excitement
- •For Streamers: Opportunity for life-changing donations, exposure, and community growth
- •For Viewers: Exciting entertainment and chances to receive gifted subscriptions
Don't Miss Out
Set your alarms for January 8 at 10AM PT! Whether you're a streamer hoping for a visit or a viewer excited to watch the chaos unfold, this event promises to be one of the most exciting promotional moments on Twitch.
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