Bonus Gift Subs Are Coming to Dual Format Streams

Dual Format streamers, this one’s for you

We’ve loved seeing more and more creators going live in Dual Format – streaming in horizontal and vertical formats at the same time to reach more viewers on mobile and desktop in one go. To celebrate our Dual Format community, we’re running a limited-time Bonus Gift Sub Matching promotion exclusively for Dual Format streams.

From August 20 at 10 am PT through August 27 at 10 am PT, when viewers purchase 5 gift subs on channels streaming in Dual Format, Twitch will drop a bonus gift sub on top, turning every act of generosity into something even bigger.

How it Works & Who is Eligible

For every bundle of five gift subs purchased on a participating channel, Twitch will add one additional bonus gift sub to that channel! And keep an eye out because from time to time throughout the event we will drop a few extra bonus gift subs in participating channels. That means more new subscribers, more community growth, and more hype.

Any Affiliate or Partner streaming in Dual Format during the promotion window (August 20–27) is automatically eligible. No sign-up required — just go live with Dual Format enabled and let your community do the rest. Viewers will know if a channel is eligible by seeing the offer at the top of chat on web, or at the top of the page on mobile.

Get Set Up With Dual Format in Minutes

New to Dual Format? It takes just a few minutes to get set up. Watch this quick setup walkthrough covering OBS and Aitum:

Learn how to stream in DUAL FORMAT with OBS!

Using other broadcast software, or want more details? Check out our full Dual Format help article for step-by-step guides and FAQ.

Why Dual Format?

Dual Format lets you broadcast to both horizontal and vertical viewers at the same time from a single stream. Your content reaches viewers on mobile in a native vertical experience and desktop viewers in the traditional landscape format — no extra work, no second stream required.

It’s the easiest way to grow your audience by meeting viewers where they already are — scrolling on their phones. And now, it earns you bonus subs too.

Mark Your Calendar

August 20 at 10 am pacific time through August 27 at 10 am pacific time. Get Dual Format set up now so you’re ready to earn bonus subs from day one.

See you live. 🎁

Bonus Gift Subscriptions Terms & Conditions

Bonus gift subscription of 1 community subscription will be added to each purchase of 5 new community gift subscriptions. Bonus subscriptions will be in the same Tier as those purchased. Cannot be combined with Sponsored Subscriptions discounts. Offer available 8/20/26 10 am PT to 8/27/26 10 am PT.