Players eager to learn about the future of Minecraft will get their answers this weekend during Minecraft Live. The annual broadcast is scheduled to begin on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM GMT / 7 PM CEST. While the exact duration of the stream has not been announced, this event is expected to reveal a substantial update, potentially the most significant in 15 years.
The date for Minecraft Live was revealed following the conclusion of the Blue Creeper Battle, a promotional event that began on September 17, 2026. This event took place at the Tokyo Game Show, online via YouTube, and within Minecraft's Bedrock Edition. During the event, players encountered a Blue Creeper and could earn a Corrupted Creeper Cape code by participating or watching through Twitch Drops. A cinematic shown at the end of the event teased the Illagers discovering a portal to a new dimension called the Sift.
Although the Sift is confirmed for Minecraft Dungeons 2, speculation suggests it could also be introduced to the base Minecraft game. If this proves true, it would mark the first new dimension added to the sandbox title since The End was introduced in 2011. This potential addition fuels anticipation for what could be Minecraft's largest update in over a decade.
Viewers can tune into the Minecraft Live broadcast on the official Minecraft Twitch channel, YouTube, or the dedicated Minecraft Live website.