Introduction
Following a Direct focused on The Legend of Zelda yesterday, Nintendo has confirmed a second broadcast: the September 2026 Nintendo Direct.
The presentation will cover Nintendo first-party and third-party releases for Nintendo platforms, with a stated emphasis on games launching this winter and highlighting upcoming Switch 2 software alongside Nintendo Switch entries.
Official livestream details and schedule
Nintendo has published official live streams for North America, Europe and Japan for the September 2026 Nintendo Direct.
The presentation is scheduled to begin at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in continental Europe.
Nintendo states the show will run for approximately 45 minutes, with Nintendo Treehouse: Live kicking off immediately after the main presentation; the Treehouse stream will provide extended developer commentary and hands-on segments.
What Nintendo has announced about the show
In advance of the broadcast, Nintendo advised that the Direct will focus on titles releasing this winter and will include information on upcoming Switch 2 games from both Nintendo and third-party developers.
The company also confirmed the approximate runtime and that Nintendo Treehouse: Live will follow the Direct to offer deeper looks at highlighted titles.
How to watch and coverage
Nintendo provided separate livestreams for North America, Europe and Japan, and has made the post-Direct Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream available as well.
Viewers can watch the official streams on Nintendo's channels at the scheduled start times.
Media outlets and specialist sites will publish play-by-play coverage and roundups during and after the event for those who cannot watch live.
Context and relevance
This Direct follows a show centered on The Legend of Zelda and arrives as Nintendo continues its transition toward next-generation support with the Switch 2.
Developers and publishers commonly use Nintendo Direct and Treehouse streams to announce release windows, trailers, and platform-specific details, making this broadcast a key event for publishers with winter releases on Nintendo hardware.
Stay informed
For real-time updates, viewers should tune into the official regional streams at the listed times and follow Nintendo Treehouse: Live immediately after the presentation for additional developer insight and gameplay demonstrations.
Following a Direct focused on The Legend of Zelda yesterday, Nintendo has confirmed a second broadcast: the September 2026 Nintendo Direct.
The presentation will cover Nintendo first-party and third-party releases for Nintendo platforms, with a stated emphasis on games launching this winter and highlighting upcoming Switch 2 software alongside Nintendo Switch entries.
Official livestream details and schedule
Nintendo has published official live streams for North America, Europe and Japan for the September 2026 Nintendo Direct.
The presentation is scheduled to begin at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in continental Europe.
Nintendo states the show will run for approximately 45 minutes, with Nintendo Treehouse: Live kicking off immediately after the main presentation; the Treehouse stream will provide extended developer commentary and hands-on segments.
What Nintendo has announced about the show
In advance of the broadcast, Nintendo advised that the Direct will focus on titles releasing this winter and will include information on upcoming Switch 2 games from both Nintendo and third-party developers.
The company also confirmed the approximate runtime and that Nintendo Treehouse: Live will follow the Direct to offer deeper looks at highlighted titles.
How to watch and coverage
Nintendo provided separate livestreams for North America, Europe and Japan, and has made the post-Direct Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream available as well.
Viewers can watch the official streams on Nintendo's channels at the scheduled start times.
Media outlets and specialist sites will publish play-by-play coverage and roundups during and after the event for those who cannot watch live.
Context and relevance
This Direct follows a show centered on The Legend of Zelda and arrives as Nintendo continues its transition toward next-generation support with the Switch 2.
Developers and publishers commonly use Nintendo Direct and Treehouse streams to announce release windows, trailers, and platform-specific details, making this broadcast a key event for publishers with winter releases on Nintendo hardware.
Stay informed
For real-time updates, viewers should tune into the official regional streams at the listed times and follow Nintendo Treehouse: Live immediately after the presentation for additional developer insight and gameplay demonstrations.
