Indie Games Vietnam Awards 2026
The annual awards celebrating Vietnamese indie games. Vietnamese video games, board games and game jam projects can all enter.
Key dates
4 Sep – 15 Dec 2026
World Premiere trailer entries
For Vietnamese games planned for release in 2027 with at least one trailer. IGVN keeps trailers private until their premiere at the ceremony.
From 11 Sep 2026
Best Board Game entries
For Vietnamese board games released in 2025 or 2026. Closing date to be announced.
31 Oct – 13 Dec 2026
Livestream showcase
Each week, media partners and streamers play Vietnamese games featured on IGVN.
15 Nov 2026
Game list finalised
The 2026 game list goes to the jury. Games must be fully released after 15 Nov 2025; demos and Early Access are not eligible.
After 15 Nov 2026
Nominees announced
The exact date will be posted here and on the IGVN Facebook page.
After nominees are announced
Public voting
Everyone can vote for their favourite nominated games. The closing date will be announced when voting opens.
Sun 27 Dec 2026
Awards ceremony
Streamed online. Winners announced in every category, and World Premiere trailers shown for the first time.
Dates not yet fixed will be posted here as soon as the organisers confirm them.
How to take part
Enter the awards
Send in your game's trailer. Each game needs at least one trailer IGVN can open without requesting access.
Enter IGVNA 2026List your game
Not ready to enter? Add your game to the IGVN games page so players can find it. The IGVN team reviews every game.
Add your gameFollow the season
Watch streamers play Vietnamese games every week and save the ceremony date to your calendar.
See the livestream schedule