How to watch Z Event 2026: Dates, streamers, and livestream details

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Z Event 2026 will take place from September 3 to 6, bringing together dozens of leading French streamers for more than 50 hours of charity broadcasts on Twitch. The tenth and final edition will begin with a concert in Montpellier before continuing with a three-day streaming marathon. Here is everything you need to know about the schedule, participants, and where to watch Z Event 2026. 

What is Z Event?

Z Event is an annual French charity marathon that brings together leading streamers to raise money through several days of continuous livestreaming. Created by Adrien “ZeratoR” Nougaret and Alexandre “Dach” Dachary in 2016, the event combines gaming broadcasts, collaborative shows, challenges, and donation goals designed to encourage viewers to support charitable causes.

Z Event 2026 will mark the tenth and final edition of the marathon. After raising more than €55 million since its launch — including a record €16.18 million in 2025 — the organizers are preparing one last major gathering of the French streaming community.

Z Event 2026 dates and location

Z Event 2026 will take place from September 3 to 6. The program begins with an opening concert on Thursday, September 3, before the main streaming marathon runs from Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6.

The concert starts at 8:00 PM CEST (6:00 PM UTC) at the Sud de France Arena in Montpellier, France. GIMS, Bigflo & Oli, Gazo, and L’Orchestre Curieux featuring Marianne and PV Nova are among the announced performers. The show will also be broadcast live on the official Z Event Twitch channel.

After the concert, participating creators will begin a livestreaming marathon lasting more than 50 hours. The broadcasts will continue throughout the weekend, with the final fundraising total expected to be revealed on Sunday evening. Official event information is available on the Z Event website.

Where to watch Z Event 2026

Viewers can follow the central Z Event 2026 broadcast on the official Z Event channel, which will cover the opening concert, major activities, collaborative segments, fundraising updates, and the closing ceremony.

ZeratoR will also cover the marathon on his Twitch channel. Highlights and recordings may later appear on his YouTube channel.

However, Z Event is not presented as a single traditional broadcast. Each participating creator runs an individual stream with their own games, guests, challenges, and donation goals. Viewers can therefore move between channels and choose which activities or personalities they want to follow.

The official Z Event streamer directory provides links to all participating channels. Twitch also has a dedicated Z Event category that makes it easier to find active broadcasts during the marathon. Most Z Event streams are conducted in French, and no dedicated English-language broadcast has been announced.

Who will participate in Z Event 2026?

More than 50 creators are expected to participate from the main event location, while hundreds of additional streamers can join the fundraiser remotely. The lineup covers gaming, entertainment, education, lifestyle content, and other areas of the French-language creator scene.

Among the notable channels listed for Z Event 2026 are:

• Adrien “ZeratoR” Nougaret;

• Antoine Daniel;

• Rayenne “Etoiles” Guendil;

• Pierre ”Domingo” Bizot;

• Aurélien “Ponce” Gilles;

• Justine “BagheraJones” Noguera;

• Frédéric “Joueur du Grenier” Molas;

• Arif Selim “Doigby” Akin;

• Toma “JLTomy” Abdellaoui;

• Aypierre;

• LittleBigWhale;

• Joyca;

• Amixem;

• Mastu;

• McFly et Carlito;

• Samuel Étienne;

• TheGreatReview;

• EnjoyPhoenix.

This is only a selection of the participants. The lineup includes both creators attending in person and streamers running online fundraisers from their own channels, so viewers should consult the official directory for the complete and most up-to-date list.

What to expect from Z Event 2026

There is no single game or fixed program covering the entire marathon. Participating streamers choose their own content, meaning viewers can expect a mix of gaming sessions, quizzes, talk shows, competitions, karaoke, fitness challenges, collaborative broadcasts, and special guest appearances.

Donation goals are one of the event’s defining features. Creators publish lists of milestones and promise to complete a challenge when their community reaches a specific fundraising target. These can range from wearing costumes or attempting difficult games to organizing larger projects after the event.

The official Z Event channel will connect the individual broadcasts through shared activities, interviews, donation updates, and major announcements.

Z Events viewership history

Z Event 2021 remains the most-popular edition of the series, with more than 1.3 million Peak Viewers. Last year’s marathon attracted an audience nearly half that size. 

Viewership enthusiasts should keep a close eye on ZeratoR’s channel, as his Z Event broadcasts typically become his most-popular streams of the year. 

Which charities will Z Event 2026 support?

For its final edition, Z Event will revisit its entire charitable history. Instead of selecting only one organization or a small group of beneficiaries, the money raised in 2026 will support all 22 organizations that have benefited from the event since its creation.

The funds will be collected and distributed through the Fondation de France. The beneficiary organizations represent causes including humanitarian aid, healthcare, cancer support, environmental protection, food security, assistance for young people, and mental health.

According to the organizers, Z Event itself does not act as an intermediary for donations. Contributions go directly to the Fondation de France, which is responsible for collecting and distributing the money among the selected organizations.

How to donate during Z Event 2026

Donation links will be available on the official Z Event website and on participating Twitch channels once the marathon begins. Viewers can either contribute through the central fundraiser or donate while watching a particular creator.

Official Z Event merchandise will also be available during the weekend, with proceeds contributing to the overall charity total. To avoid fraudulent links, viewers should donate only through the official website or links displayed directly on verified participant channels.

Is Z Event 2026 the final edition?

Yes. The organizers have described Z Event 2026 as the tenth and final edition of the charity marathon. The event will conclude a decade-long project that has grown from a relatively small French streaming initiative into one of Twitch’s largest annual charity fundraisers.

With an expanded roster, hundreds of participating channels, 22 beneficiary organizations, and more than 50 hours of planned broadcasts, the final Z Event is set to be the biggest celebration of the project’s history.