{"id":9581,"date":"2026-07-04T12:42:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T10:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/how-to-watch-summer-games-done-quick-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T12:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T10:44:22","slug":"dont-miss-a-second-how-to-watch-summer-games-done-quick-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/dont-miss-a-second-how-to-watch-summer-games-done-quick-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Miss a Second: How to Watch Summer Games Done Quick 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer Games Done Quick 2025: Everything You Need to Know<\/h1>\n

The gaming community is gearing up for another high-octane week of precision play and charitable giving. Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) is returning to Minneapolis this July 5, bringing together the world\u2019s most talented speedrunners for a non-stop, seven-day marathon dedicated to supporting humanitarian efforts.<\/p>\n

How to Follow the Marathon<\/h2>\n

Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the speedrunning scene or a newcomer curious about the spectacle, you can catch every moment of the event live via the official Games Done Quick Twitch channel<\/a>. For those unable to tune in during the live broadcasts, the organization maintains a comprehensive archive of Video on Demand (VOD) content on their YouTube channel<\/a>, ensuring you never miss a record-breaking performance.<\/p>\n

A Packed Schedule of Classic and Modern Titles<\/h2>\n

The festivities kick off with a pre-show at 12:30 PM ET, followed by the official start at 1:00 PM ET. The opening act features a highly anticipated 102% completion run of the platforming classic Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong-Quest<\/em>. <\/p>\n

This year\u2019s lineup is particularly diverse, blending nostalgic favorites with fresh entries. The schedule highlights several titles making their GDQ debut, including:<\/p>\n

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  • Don’t Stop, Girlypop!<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Super Meat Boy 3D<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Pragmata<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Resident Evil: Requiem<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Unbeatable<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Mouse: PI for Hire<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Saros<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Must-Watch Highlights and Unique Runs<\/h2>\n

    Beyond the standard speedruns, the event features creative showcases that push the boundaries of game modification and skill. One standout addition is the pinball exhibition featuring Total Nuclear Annihilation<\/em>. Additionally, the “Gordon & Daxter” run is a major draw; this modded version of Jak & Daxter<\/em> injects the movement mechanics and iconic weaponry of Half-Life\u2019s<\/em> Gordon Freeman into the platformer\u2019s world. Fans of competitive play should also keep an eye on the schedule for the Super Mario Maker 2<\/em> race, a perennial favorite that consistently delivers intense, down-to-the-wire finishes.<\/p>\n

    Supporting a Global Cause<\/h2>\n

    At its core, SGDQ remains a powerful vehicle for philanthropy. The marathon is once again partnering with Doctors Without Borders<\/em> (M\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res) to provide essential medical care to those in crisis zones worldwide. The impact of these events is significant; in 2024, the community demonstrated its incredible generosity by raising more than $2.4 million. With the global gaming audience continuing to grow, organizers are hopeful that this year\u2019s contributions will reach<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    The latest week-long speedrunning marathon starts on July 5. Speedrunners are once again descending on Minneapolis to tear through games in aid of a fantastic cause as this year’s edition of Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) is about to commence. The week-long, round-the-clock event starts on Sunday. You can watch all of the action live<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":9582,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ai_generated_summary":"","wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[140,36],"class_list":["post-9581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tech","tag-gaming","tag-mixtv"],"a3_pvc":{"activated":true,"total_views":4,"today_views":4},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9581"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9581\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9585,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9581\/revisions\/9585"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9581"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9581"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}