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Bloxfest is coming soon to Twitch, a new month-long Roblox activation on Twitch that combines nonstop stream incentives, exclusive Twitch Drops, limited-time Roblox rewards, and a $300,000 prize pool for creators. The event will take place throughout February, culminating in the Bloxfest Grand Finale, live on Twitch.  Over the years, Roblox has rapidly levelled up. With hundreds of millions of monthly active users worldwide, Roblox has established a strong foothold across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, driven largely by its accessibility, cross-platform availability, and creator-first design. This sustained growth has positioned Roblox not only as a top gaming destination, but also as a cultural platform where play, social interaction, and live entertainment increasingly intersect. In 2025, Roblox generated over 350,000,000 Hours Watched across YouTube Gaming, Twitch, and Kick. The game is also massively popular on mobile-focused platforms, such as TikTok Live. Discover the statistics behind the success of livestreaming’s most popular games with a Streams Charts PRO subscription, which unlocks unlimited access to our database. Visit our Pricing page to learn more. Unlike traditional competitive titles, Roblox thrives on personality-led content: streamers attract viewers through roleplay, custom games, social experiments, and live collaborations, making Roblox streams highly replayable and interactive. This dynamic has turned livestreaming into one of Roblox’s most effective channels for discovery and retention. As the boundaries between gaming, streaming, and digital entertainment continue to blur, Roblox is increasingly positioned as a live entertainment platform rather than a single game. Its ability to host multiple content types gives it a unique advantage in the livestreaming space, where audiences are seeking participatory entertainment rather than passive viewing.  Now, Twitch is making moves with Bloxfest, a serious commitment to expanding the game’s presence on the platform. Streams Charts has collected all you need to know about Bloxfest, whether you’re a streamer looking to compete or a viewer searching for details on Twitch Drops. What Is Bloxfest? Bloxfest is an upcoming Twitch activation for Roblox, which features exclusive in-game items and Twitch badges for viewers, as well as a large prize pool for creators. Roblox has found success on Twitch before, but the title’s global potential could see it emerge as a potential front-runner for viewership on Twitch. Bloxfest attempts to fan the flames, and increase the game’s presence on the purple livestreaming platform. Starting Feb 5, Roblox takes over Twitch. Watch CherryAhrizona, NicoBlox, robinhoodgamer, and top Roblox creators all month long. Earn exclusive rewards and get ready for the Bloxfest Twitch Rivals Finale, Feb 26–27. Sign up at https://t.co/6fiNoZbbF7 pic.twitter.com/WywiWjQ36p— Twitch (@Twitch) January 27, 2026 Throughout Bloxfest, Twitch spotlights Roblox streams across the platform, rewarding viewers for watching and creators for consistent participation. Twitch has also added a new Global Emote for the festival: the exclusive RobloxCheer emote is available for chatters to cheer on their favourite streamer. For February, we expect a sustained surge of Roblox content and engagement throughout the month. Streamers can also generate their own rewards and entries for a chance in the finals. Streamers will compete to top their regional rankings, broken up across English, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking streamers. When Does Bloxfest Take Place? Bloxfest takes place from February 5–27, 2026. After weeks of streaming, the festival culminates with the Bloxfest Grand Finale on February 26–27, 2026, which is scheduled to be broadcast live on Twitch. Unlike one-day events, Bloxfest runs for nearly three weeks, encouraging repeat viewership. New Twitch Drops, badges, and Roblox rewards are released during specific windows, giving fans a reason to return multiple times. How to earn Bloxfest Twitch Drops  Throughout Bloxfest, viewers can earn special in-game rewards that have been specially created by Twitch and Roblox developers for this event. These limited-time items are only available during Bloxfest, so keep an eye on updates on Twitch for the latest offerings — or visit the Drops & Rewards page on Twitch. To claim the limited-time rewards, viewers have to accumulate the required watch time on a Drops-enabled stream, after linking their Roblox and Twitch accounts. Earning the in-game rewards for Roblox throughout Bloxfest is entirely free, and can be completed by watching streams. Twitch is also offering exclusive Chat Badges throughout the activation, however, this is not free reward. Users can unlock Chat Badges by subscribing to any channel streaming Roblox durig Bloxfest. The platform will offer exclusive badges on different days, so keep an eye on when to subscribe for your favourite Chat Badge. Tips for Viewers Check Twitch’s Drops inventory regularly for active Bloxfest rewards. Watch multiple Roblox streams to unlock all items. Subscribe at the right time for your preferred exclusive Twitch Chat Badge. How to participate in Bloxfest for streamers Bloxfest is also a major opportunity for Roblox creators on Twitch. Not only will Roblox streams receive increased engagement across Twitch, helping creators reach new audiences, but the leaderboards and challenges available provide a unique twist for streamers.  During the event, streamers earn points by streaming Roblox consistently and completing event-specifc challenges. Creators increased in participating must apply on the official Bloxfest website, where sign-ups close at 12pm PT on February 5th.  Points can be earned until February 23, where the top ranking creators will be invited to the Bloxofest Grand Finale, and a chance to earn a slice of the $300,000 prize pool across the two-day finals. The top-performing creators will be divided across a list of all-star captains, who can be found below.  Bloxfest Grand Finale captains Abraham “ElAbrahaham” Flores  Cherry Ahrizona Forrest “KreekCraft” Waldron iBugou Isabella “IBella” Lana “Lanaraee” Rae NicoBlox Robin Hood Gamer Tips for Streamers Stream Roblox regularly throughout February for maximum points Leverage and clearly explain Twitch Drops and rewards on stream Use Clips and Shorts to capture Bloxfest moments and attract new viewers Bloxfest is both a major Roblox news event and an example of how Twitch runs large-scale gaming activations. By combining Twitch Drops, exclusive Roblox rewards, and competitive creator programming, Bloxfest turns Roblox livestreaming into a month-long celebration. For viewers, it’s a chance to earn rare items just by watching. For streamers, it’s an opportunity to grow, compete, and get discovered. Keep an eye on the evolving viewership for Roblox on Twitch, which is likely to explode in popularity.