PlayStation State of Play September 3: Date, time, and what to expect

Sony is gearing up for another major PlayStation showcase, and the excitement amongst the community is at an all-time high. They have officially announced a new State of Play for September 3, 2026, and this one comes with a twist, i.e., it will be followed immediately by a brand-new State of Play Japan episode hosted by Yuki Kaji.You can expect the State of Play to feature a variety of things, including new announcements from PlayStation Studios, third-party updates, a brand-new look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and deep dives into upcoming games.Below, we’ve got all the information you need about the PlayStation State of Play on September 3, 2026.When is the PlayStation State of Play September 3?The PlayStation State of Play will be on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. This is notably different from PlayStation's usual 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET slot, making it an early morning event for North American viewers and a more viewer-friendly evening slot for European audiences.Here is the full regional breakdown of when the State of Play goes live:AmericasPacific Time (PT): 6:00 AM, September 3Mountain Time (MT): 7:00 AM, September 3Central Time (CT): 8:00 AM, September 3Eastern Time (ET): 9:00 AM, September 3Brazil (BRT): 10:00 AM, September 3EuropeBritish Summer Time (BST): 2:00 PM, September 3Central European Summer Time (CEST): 3:00 PM, September 3AsiaIndia Standard Time (IST): 6:30 PM, September 3Japan Standard Time (JST): 10:00 PM, September 3South Korea (KST): 10:00 PM, September 3OceaniaAustralian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 11:00 PM, September 3New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): 1:00 AM, September 4Where to watch the PlayStation State of Play September 3?The PlayStation State of Play will be livestreamed on PlayStation's official YouTube and Twitch channels. The State of Play Japan episode will air immediately after the main show concludes on the same channels, so there is no need to switch streams between the two events.What to expect from the PlayStation State of Play September 3?As per PlayStation's official State of Play blog, the first show will provide us with a glimpse at the updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners. It will end with a look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, which is all set to be the conclusion to Square Enix's beloved remake trilogy.Following the main State of Play, the State of Play Japan episode will include deep dives into upcoming games from studios in Japan and Asia. The same will feature new gameplay, announcements, and much more. The Japanese episode is all set to be hosted by Yuki Kaji, and it is the first time PlayStation has given the region its dedicated State of Play segment.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.