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Twitch live streaming event battle for the iron throne

June 17 2026, only on

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ARE YOU READY TO FIGHT FOR THE IRON THRONE?

Ahead of Season 3 of House of the Dragon, Twitch and HBO Max present a one-of-a-kind worldwide multi-live streaming event; your chance to become part of the first House of the Dragon battle for the Iron Throne — only on Twitch!

On June 17 2026, Twitch streamers from around the world will face off in a live tournament, playing a series of interactive mini-games alongside their audiences to be crowned Twitch champions across multiple rounds.

Your goal is to take arms, rallying your audience to become part of the House of the Dragon legacy and live in streaming history.

Win or Die! Cement your legacy in the Winners Circle and earn legendary rewards, plus a hoard of Twitch subs for you and your audience!

Sign up today to claim your spot in this global competition!

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COUNTDOWN TO BATTLE

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Step 1

Authenticate

To participate in the event, sign in to authenticate your Twitch account.

Step 2

Save & Test

Copy your unique URL and download the asset frames. Make sure to test your layout in your streaming software ahead of time to ensure everything renders properly.

Step 3

Go Live on 17 June

Open your streaming software, add your unique URL as a Browser Source, and ensure it is active on 17 June at 4 PM PT.

Step 4

Battle for the Iron Throne

Rally your chat to win a round and claim your rightful place on the Iron Throne!

About the Event

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1. REGISTRATION

Whether you have 10 or 10,000 followers, streamers of all sizes are invited to get involved! Those taking part can register at any point before the event – following the sign-up button below. Once you’re enlisted, participant’s Twitch handles will automatically be added to the list of participants below. *See full T&Cs HERE.

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2. THE EVENT

At 4:00 PM PT (7:00P ET / 6:00P CT) on June 17, a remote Twitch Gamesmaster will introduce the tournament, and co-ordinate the games, allowing participating streamers to stream as normal.

On the day of the event, streamers should signal their allegiance to their favored Council by adding their House graphics pack overlay to their stream in good time before the game commences.

*For advice and guidance on setting up your stream, please consult the FAQ below.

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3. GAMEPLAY

Prepare for 24 rounds of intense battle spread across approximately 6 hours, as every 15 minutes one of two participatory mini-games will be initiated, pitting streamer against streamer, and chat against chat!

  1. Game #1: Questions
    Audiences will be asked a single House of the Dragon question and must add their answer to the Chat. The winner of the round is the streamer with the most correct answers!
  2. Game #2: The Dragon Emote
    Audiences should spam House of the Dragon emotes using the chat emote ":VhagarChamp:". The winner of the round is the streamer with the most emotes!

When this happens, streamers and their viewers must work together as General and Army to answer questions and spam emotes across two mini action-packed games.

An image of the winner of the event's avatar on the iron throne

4. WINNER

At the end of each battle, the top-performing streamer will be announced as the winner of The Iron Throne.

Once a streamer claims the Iron Throne, they will be locked from winning additional rounds, allowing new competitors to rise to the top. Streamers who do not win a round can try again and compete in the next 15-minute block.

During gameplay, streamers and Audiences watching at home are encouraged to track the rise & fall of all participating streamers in real-time by returning to the Games Leaderboard on the campaign microsite.
*only accessible on the day of the event

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5. FINALE

As a final battle, all previous round winners will have the chance to return and compete in one last round to be the ultimate Ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and secure more Twitch Subs for their audience.

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PARTICIPANTS

    COME BACK DURING GAMEPLAY TO SEE THE LEADERBOARD

    JOIN THE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON DISCORD

    Adventure awaits you in our growing community. Join us on Discord or find us on social to stay informed on all things House of the Dragon.

    JOIN NOW

    FAQ

    To set up the tournament overlay, add a new Browser Source in your chosen streaming software such as OBS (refer to this link https://obsproject.com/kb/browser-source for assistance) and configure the dimensions to 1920x1080. Ensure audio control via your chosen software is enabled and position the source at the very top of your scene layers; it must sit above all other elements, including gameplay, PIP, and your local graphics package, to ensure full visibility. To ensure your streaming software can support the tournament overlay, you can also try testing this link battlefortheironthrone.com/stream-test/ by adding it to a new browser link (but ensure to remove it before the Live Stream!). If all is working correctly, you should be able to see the HOTD key artwork including smoke and fire ember animations. Depending on your House frame choice (static or animated), you can add this via an image or video source in your chosen streaming software.

    Depending on your House frame choice (static or animated), you can add this via an image or video source in your chosen streaming software. To allow your animated frames, simply check the loop box within your streaming software's settings.

    Join the Battle for the Iron Throne on Wednesday, June 17, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM PT (7:00 PM - 1:00 AM ET / 6:00 PM - 00:00 AM CT)

    Streamers will play as Generals, mobilising their Chat (or "Armies") to dominate two distinct challenges.

    • Gameplay #1, audiences must spam the chat with the correctly spelled answer to a specific question.
    • Gameplay #2 requires spamming the ":VhagarChamp:" emote. In each 30 or 60 second round, the goal is to generate the highest volume of emote uses to ensure their streamer emerges victorious.

    There will be a total of 23 open rounds available to any player, followed by a championship round reserved for winners of the previous stages. Each individual round will last either 30 or 60 seconds.

    Streamers must be livestreaming during at least one 15-minute competitive round. You do not need to stream for the full 6-hour tournament; join at any time during active streaming hours to compete.

    The Battle for the Iron Throne event is a one-day experience. If you’re unable to stream, we encourage participation by tuning in to a participating streamer's livestream. Show your support by using the official House of the Dragon emote “:VhagarChamp:” and providing correct trivia answers in chat.

    If you're experiencing technical difficulties, please head to the exclusive Discord channel to raise your concerns. Depending on the nature of the issue, please check that your Unique ID is correct and try resetting and re-joining the stream. Additionally, if your overlay seems unresponsive, please try refreshing it from within your streaming software.

    Following each round, a victory screen will be revealed to crown the new ruler of the Iron Throne, featuring leaderboards that highlight the top 10 Generals and the winners of each round. To celebrate the victory, the champion will also receive dedicated, bespoke copy displayed directly on their screen until the next round commences.

    Points can be scored by total correct answers, emote spam frequency, and quick response times.

    Streamers who successfully claim the Iron Throne by ascending to the top of the leaderboard will be granted 50 Twitch Subs by the official HBO House of the Dragon Twitch channel.

    Tune in to a participating streamer's livestream on the day of the tournament and help your favorite creator secure their place on the Iron Throne. Show your support by using the official House of the Dragon emote “:VhagarChamp:” and providing correct trivia answers.

    Visit https://battlefortheironthrone.tiiny.site for Official Rules and details on eligibility requirements, how to enter, and prize details.

    The eight-episode season will premiere on June 21st at 9PM EDT on HBO Max, with new episodes on Sundays