Summary
Many cybersecurity competitions, especially major and international events, offer live streaming of their final rounds, expert commentary, and workshops on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. These streams often feature “shoutcasters” who explain the ongoing action, similar to traditional sports commentary.
Streams often provide a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies used, interviews with participants and organizers, and educational content that is valuable for both enthusiasts and aspiring professionals. You can generally find these streams by checking the official websites or social media pages (especially Twitch and YouTube channels) of major cybersecurity event organizers and platforms like PlayCyber, Hack The Box, and SANS Institute, or specific conference pages like DEF CON’s CTF.
OnAir Post: Livestreamed Competitions
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Source: 11/8/2025
Notable competitions that have featured or regularly include livestream.
- International Cybersecurity Championship & Conference (IC3): The championship games have been live-streamed on Twitch, featuring expert commentary and interviews.
- Global Cyber Games: These events, including scrimmages and the finals of the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC), are frequently live-streamed to the public, often on Twitch or YouTube.
- University Fighter Cyber (UFC): The 2025 event was announced to be entirely livestreamed on YouTube.
- Cyber SEA Game: The 2025 competition was scheduled to be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
- MetaCTF Live: MetaCTF runs regular flash CTF events and hosts live shows on YouTube to walk through challenge solutions and commentary.
- Hack The Box (HTB): HTB often hosts live sessions, including streams on their YouTube channel featuring expert hackers and event walk-throughs, in conjunction with their CTF events.
- CarolinaCon: This conference features live-streamed talks and has a hybrid format for its CTF competition, allowing virtual participation and engagement.
