American internet personality and livestreamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as iShowSpeed, has won the Streamer of the Year award at the 2026 Streamer Awards, extending his winning streak to three consecutive years.
The content creator received the honour during the ceremony held in Los Angeles, United States, on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
According to the published 2026 Streamer Awards results, iShowSpeed emerged victorious in the category, which recognises outstanding achievements in livestreaming.
The victory follows his previous wins in 2024 and 2025, establishing him as the first creator to secure the award three consecutive times.
iShowSpeed defeats four nominees
The American streamer competed against four other prominent internet personalities for the top honour.
His fellow nominees were CaseOh, Joe Bartolozzi, Jynxzi and Stable Ronaldo.
The category attracted considerable attention because iShowSpeed entered the ceremony seeking to retain the title he had won in the previous two editions.
The 2026 ceremony was organised by content creator QTCinderella, who hosted the event alongside Caroline Kwan.
The awards recognised livestreaming personalities across several categories, including gaming, entertainment, collaborations and live events.
iShowSpeed reportedly delivers speech in Indonesian
Beyond his latest achievement, iShowSpeed attracted attention over reports that he delivered his acceptance speech in Indonesian.
The gesture was described as a reflection of his growing relationship with international audiences, particularly fans who have followed his livestreaming activities across different countries.
However, the full recording of the acceptance speech has not been independently verified.
The reported use of Indonesian adds to the streamer’s reputation for embracing different languages and cultures during his international broadcasts.
Streamer builds global audience
iShowSpeed has become one of the most recognised personalities in online entertainment through his energetic livestreams, football-related content and international tours.
His broadcasts have taken him to several countries, where he has interacted with local communities, explored cultural traditions and participated in entertainment activities.
The streamer has also attracted international attention through his admiration for Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his appearances at major sporting events.
His approach combines gaming, travel, comedy and live audience engagement, helping him reach viewers beyond the United States.
Third consecutive victory marks milestone
The latest recognition represents another milestone in iShowSpeed’s career as a digital entertainer.
He previously won the Streamer of the Year award in December 2024 before retaining the title at the 2025 ceremony.
His latest victory makes him the first three-time consecutive winner of the category.
The achievement highlights his continued prominence in the global livestreaming industry as online creators increasingly attract audiences across different countries and entertainment platforms.
