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How to watch Google’s Pixel 11 event live

Watch Google’s August 12, 2026 event live for Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5 and a possible Pixel Tag announcement.

Source: Tom's guide

Google’s Made by Google event takes place on August 12, 2026, with the Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5 and possibly the Pixel Tag expected to make their debuts. Tom’s Guide reports that the event will be held in New York and streamed on YouTube.

How to watch Made by Google 2026

The livestream will run on Google’s official Made by Google YouTube account. Follow these steps:

  1. 1Open YouTube and go to the official Made by Google account.
  2. 2Find the Made by Google 2026 livestream.
  3. 3Select the notification option to receive an alert when the event is about to begin.
  4. 4Tune in at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. BST on August 12. In India, the broadcast starts at 3:30 a.m. on August 13.

The event will be hosted by Trevor Noah. UK PCMag reports that the guest lineup includes NBA player Steph Curry, track-and-field athlete Chari Hawkins, podcast host Alex Cooper and singer PinkPantheress.

Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag expectations

Google is expected to announce four Pixel 11 models: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Business Standard reports that Google has confirmed pre-orders will open on the day of the event.

Google Pixel 11 teaser with a Pixel Glow effect
Google Pixel 11 teaser with a Pixel Glow effect

Leaks cited by Business Standard point to Google’s Tensor G6 chip and Android 17 across the Pixel 11 range. The standard Pixel 11 is expected to feature a roughly 5,000mAh battery and three rear cameras: a 48-megapixel main, 13-megapixel ultrawide and 10-megapixel telephoto sensor.

The Pixel 11 Pro could use a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display and a 50MP main camera paired with 48MP ultrawide and periscope telephoto cameras. The Pro XL is expected to use similar hardware in a larger body with a 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED screen and a battery exceeding 5,000mAh.

The foldable model is expected to have an approximately eight-inch internal display, a 6.4-inch cover screen, Tensor G6 and a triple-camera system with 5x optical zoom. Improvements to its hinge and design have also been reported.

Google is also expected to introduce the Pixel Watch 5 in 41mm and 45mm sizes. Reported features include an LTPO AMOLED display, 3GB of RAM—up from 2GB—and possible Gemini Intelligence features, while the watch may retain Qualcomm’s SW5100 platform.

The Pixel Tag remains less certain. If announced, it would be Google’s first Bluetooth tracker, working with the company’s Find Hub ecosystem to locate items such as keys and bags. Google has not confirmed the product, and pricing, battery life and availability remain unknown.

Pixel 11 pre-order offer

Google’s Store is advertising an exclusive pre-order promotion for people who subscribe to email alerts before the event. The offer applies only to new subscribers, and each code is valid for one discounted Pixel 11 series phone per eligible account.

Google has not disclosed the discount amount. The codes are available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis, with redemption ending just before midnight on September 1, 2026.

Yuki Tanaka

Design & UX Editor

Yuki believes that a great product is defined by how it feels. She critiques software interfaces, hardware ergonomics, and the philosophy of design in tech. With a background in industrial design, she analyzes the subtle decisions that make tools intuitive or infuriating. She advocates for accessible, human-centric technology.

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