Subathons: Everything you need to run your own

Are you a Twitch streamer looking to engage your audience in a fun and exciting way?

A subathon might be just what you need!

In this article, we’ll explain what a subathon is, how to set one up, and give you some ideas for things to do during your subathon.

What is a Subathon?

So, what is a subathon?

Essentially, it’s a live streaming event where you incentivize viewers to subscribe to your channel by setting a goal for how many subscribers you’d like to reach within a specific timeframe.

During the subathon, you might also offer rewards to subscribers, such as extended stream time, special emotes, or even physical prizes.

How do you set up a Subathon?

To set up a subathon, you’ll need to have some sort of tool to help keep track of your Subathon. A tool like this one by Streamloots should do it.

Here are the basic steps:

1. Decide on a goal: Determine how many subscribers you want to reach during your subathon. This will help you figure out how long your subathon will be.
   
2. Set a timeframe: Once you know your goal, choose a timeframe for your subathon. It could be anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how ambitious your goal is.
   
3. Create a subathon overlay: Use your streaming software or a third-party tool to create a special overlay for your subathon. This will help you keep track of your progress and make it clear to viewers when the subathon is happening.
   
4. Plan your rewards: Think about what you can offer viewers who subscribe during your subathon. This could include things like shoutouts, special emotes, extended stream time, or even physical prizes.
   
5. Promote your subathon: Let your audience know when your subathon is happening, what your goal is, and what rewards you’ll be offering. You can do this through social media, email, or even during your regular streams.
   
   

Subathon ideas

Now that you’ve got the basics covered, it’s time to think about what you’ll actually do during your subathon.

Here are some ideas:

1. Play different games: This is a no-brainer.
   
   Use your subathon as an opportunity to play something special or unusual. You could even let your viewers vote on which games you’ll play.
   
2. Q&A session: Use your subathon to interact with your audience in a more personal way.
   Take questions from viewers and answer them on stream.
   
3. Giveaways: As mentioned earlier, you could offer physical prizes as rewards for subscribers. This probably would be better suited for bigger streamers who can afford to give prizes away as an investment.
   
   Use your subathon as an opportunity to do some giveaways and make your viewers feel appreciated.
   
4. Challenges: Challenge yourself to complete a difficult game or achieve a specific goal within a certain timeframe. Your viewers will love watching you push yourself to the limit.
   
5. Special guests: Invite other Twitch streamers or personalities to join you on stream for some added fun and entertainment.
   
6. Add more time: Any time that someone subscribes to your channel, it adds more time on to your stream length.
   
   Just be sure to add a max time for your stream so you don’t end up being live for days on end if your audience gets carried away.
   
7. Do something stupid: Set milestones that if your audience helps you reach with subscriber numbers that you do something out of character like dying your hair, eating hot chillies, etc.

There are countless other things you could do during your subathon, so don’t be afraid to get creative! Just remember to keep your audience engaged, and make sure they know how much you appreciate their support.

In conclusion, a subathon can be a great way to grow your Twitch channel and engage your audience.

By setting a goal, planning your rewards, and coming up with fun activities for your viewers to participate in, you can create an unforgettable event that your viewers will love.

So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your subathon today!