How to tune into FINAL FANTASY XIV Anaheim Fan Fest this weekend

FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 Anaheim is this weekend. Fans watching along at home can expect a schedule packed with big announcements, special guests and unforgettable moments.

If you’d like to tell your readers how to tune in from home and what to expect, we’ve compiled the key details below.

How to watch?

1) The official FINAL FANTASY XIV YouTube channel

Day 1 stream – Saturday, April 25 AEST

Day 2 stream – Sunday, April 26 AEST

2) The official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel

Key ScheduleDay 1 – Saturday, April 25 AEST

3:00 a.m. – 5:15 a.m. AEST: Keynote

Join Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida as he takes to the stage to announce the latest updates coming to FINAL FANTASY XIV.

5:15 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. AEST: Welcome ceremony

The attending guests from the FINAL FANTASY XIV Development and Operations teams greet attendees and officially kick off the show!

7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. AEST: Development Panel

Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida and Battle System Designer Hikaru Tamaki offer a look into the development of FINAL FANTASY XIV.

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. AEST: Glamoured to Life – Cosplay Walk

Enjoy a live stage event where FFXIV attendees take to the stage showcasing their passion and creativity through cosplay!Day 2 – Sunday, April 26 AEST

6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. AEST: From Tacos to Tenders: Serving up the Lyrics of FFXIV

Koji Fox has been writing FINAL FANTASY XIV lyrics and singing them for more than a decade, and he has a lot to say about the process! Join him as he rants, raves, and shares stories about bringing some of players’ favourite songs to life.

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. AEST: A /random Q&A with Yoshida

Players will be able to submit questions for Yoshida to answer in this interesting twist on a typical Q&A panel. Luck will play a significant part into how “difficult” the questions are to answer!

The full stream schedule is available on the FFXIV lodestone here.