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La VeladaIbaiCreator Boxing
La Velada VI Weigh-In: Samy Rivers vs RoRo in Doubt Over Helmet Row
All 20 fighters made weight at the La Velada del Año VI weigh-in, but the Samy Rivers vs RoRo bout is at risk after RoRo was cleared to wear a protective helmet. Full weigh-in results, headgear rules and the free stream.
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New Streaming Gear 2026: What's Actually Worth Upgrading To
The streaming gear worth upgrading to in 2026 — AI-tracking webcams (Insta360 Link 2, OBSBOT Meet 2), hybrid mics (Shure MV7+), wireless audio (DJI Mic Mini 2) and Stream Deck alternatives, with release dates and honest picks.
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Gear GuideBack to SchoolBudget
Back-to-School Streaming Setup 2026: Best Budget Gear for Students
The best budget streaming setup for students in 2026: a dorm-friendly starter kit under $250 (mic, webcam, light) plus a level-up path — picks for Twitch, YouTube and TikTok Live.
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Ludwig's Streamer Games 2026: Full Roster, Dates, Venue & How to Watch
Ludwig's Streamer Games 2026 runs August 1–2 at USC's Allyson Felix Track & Field Complex in LA. Full roster revealed — 8 teams, 39 creators including Tyler1, Jynxzi, CDawgVA, Cellbit & QTCinderella. Free live stream on Twitch and YouTube.
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La Velada del Año VI 2026: How to Watch, Full Fight Card & Start Times — July 25
La Velada del Año VI is July 25 at Estadio La Cartuja in Sevilla. IlloJuan vs TheGrefg main event, 10 bouts, Anuel AA and Bad Gyal live, 80,000 fans. Free stream on Ibai's Twitch and YouTube.
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Streamer UniversityKai CenatLudwigTwitchAwards
Streamer University 2026: All Award Winners & 731K Peak Viewership Recap
Streamer University 2026 wrapped with 731,000 peak concurrent viewers on Twitch. Full list of all award winners across 27 categories — Most Valuable Student, Best Professor, and more — from Kai Cenat's creator event produced by Ludwig.
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Poland Signs World's First Anti-Trash-Streaming Law — Up to 5 Years in Prison
Poland became the first country to criminalize trash streaming. President Nawrocki signed the bill on July 17, 2026. Broadcasting criminal acts, animal abuse, or degrading content for profit now carries up to 5 years in prison — consent is not a legal defence.
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Twitch Names Official Jersey Partner for 2026 Streamer University Championship
Twitch revealed the official crimson basketball jersey for the Streamer University 2026 championship — featuring the Twitch Glitch logo, 'STREAMER 26' in gold, and a Twitch Yearbook Committee 2026 crest badge.
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IShowSpeed Performs at FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony — First Content Creator in World Cup History
IShowSpeed opened the FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony at MetLife Stadium on July 19, performing his original song World Cup (Champions). He became the first content creator ever to perform at a World Cup final, sharing the stage with Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and Nicole Scherzinger.
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Twitch Summer Drops Fest 2026: 45+ Games, Free In-Game Rewards (July 10–24)
Twitch Summer Drops Fest is live through July 24 with 45+ participating games including Apex Legends, League of Legends, Fortnite, and more. Watch streams to earn free in-game rewards.
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Kick$100K Prize PoolPUBGDrops
Kick Beat Max: Win a Share of $100,000 Playing PUBG: Battlegrounds
Kick launched Beat Max — a PUBG: Battlegrounds drops campaign where viewers can compete on a global leaderboard to win a share of $100,000. Watch 4 hours to claim the KICK Vest skin.
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YouTubeCreator ToolsNetflix-stylePlaylists
YouTube Launches Seasons & Episodes Feature — Looks Just Like Netflix
YouTube Partner Program creators can now structure playlists into Seasons and Episodes across TV, mobile, and desktop. The UI is nearly identical to Netflix, with cross-device resume playback built in.
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KickIndia8Bit CreativesCreator Agency
8Bit Creatives Becomes Kick's First Creator Agency Partner in India — 48 Streamers Join
8Bit Creatives has officially become Kick's first creator agency partner in India. 48 Indian gaming creators including Snax, Pahadi Gaming, Sid, Binks, Goblin, Mamba, and Viper have joined Kick as part of the landmark deal.
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YouTube × FIFA Creator Cup: IShowSpeed Leads 16-Creator Roster at Central Park — July 12, 5PM ET
The first-ever YouTube × FIFA Creator Cup takes place July 12 at Wollman Rink in Central Park. IShowSpeed captains a global 16-creator lineup coached by Cafu & Materazzi, refereed by Pierluigi Collina. Free global stream on FIFA's YouTube.
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Kai Cenat Goes Multiplatform: Streaming on Both Twitch & YouTube From Now On
Kai Cenat announced July 4 that he will stream on Twitch and YouTube simultaneously going forward. The most-subbed creator in Twitch history, with a 1M+ concurrent viewer peak, is going multiplatform — a milestone moment for streaming in 2026.
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