Education · 1 of 5

The path

No diploma or licence. Just a lot of hours talking to a small audience.

1. 1

   Pick a game or format

   Weeks

   Huge games are crowded. A smaller game, a skill or a just-chatting niche gets you noticed.

2. 2

   Stream on a fixed schedule

   Months

   Same days, same times. Remember most of your viewers may be in US time zones.

3. 3

   Reach Twitch Affiliate

   Weeks to months

   Since June 2026: 25 followers, 4 hours streamed on 4 days, and an average of 3 viewers, within 30 days.

4. 4

   Grow beyond the stream

   1 to 3 years

   Post clips on short-video apps. Most new viewers find streamers there, not by browsing.

5. 5

   Reach Partner and sponsors

   2 to 5 years, for the few who get there

   Twitch Partner needs 25 hours on 12 days and 75 average viewers in 30 days, then a review.