How to Run a 24/7 Gaming VOD Re-Broadcast Channel
Your best gameplay shouldn't disappear after the stream ends. Here's how to re-broadcast gaming VODs into a 24/7 channel that keeps you live on Twitch, Kick and YouTube.
Every streamer builds a library of great moments — clutch plays, full runs, tournament nights — that vanish into a VOD list after the broadcast ends. Re-broadcasting those as a 24/7 channel keeps you live even when you're not, giving new viewers something to watch and something to discover.
Here's how to turn your gaming VODs into an always-on re-broadcast channel.
Key takeaways
- Loop past streams and highlights into an always-on gaming channel.
- Stay live on Twitch, Kick or YouTube while you're offline.
- Lead with your best moments to hook new arrivals.
- Stream your own content and mind music rights.
Choose the right VODs
Not every minute of a six-hour stream deserves a rerun. Pick full sessions that hold up, plus tighter highlight reels of your best plays. A mix works well: long-form for depth, highlights for pace. If you have themed content — a full game completion, a tournament, a challenge run — those make great anchored blocks in the loop.
Handle music carefully
Gaming VODs often contain copyrighted music from the game or your live playlist, which can trigger claims or muting when re-broadcast. Where possible, use VODs with game audio or licensed/royalty-free music, and avoid clips built around copyrighted tracks you don't have rights to. This keeps your rerun channel clean.
Build the loop
- Upload your chosen VODs and highlight reels.
- Order them into a playlist — strong openers first, best moments spread throughout.
- Connect Twitch, Kick or YouTube with your stream key.
- Press Start — your channel runs 24/7 and loops automatically.
Keep it fresh
Add new VODs to the front of the playlist after each live session, and retire older ones from the back — all without stopping the stream. Your rerun channel then always leads with your latest and best content, staying current while you focus on playing. Over time it becomes a running highlight reel that markets your live streams around the clock.
Multistream for extra reach
Your gaming audience is spread across platforms. Multistreaming lets the same VOD loop play on Twitch, Kick, YouTube and Rumble at once, so a viewer on any of them finds you live. It's a low-effort way to grow a presence everywhere from a single broadcast — see the feature overview for how it works.
Frequently asked questions
Can I re-broadcast my Twitch VODs?
Yes, provided you own or are licensed to use the content. Re-broadcasting your own past streams is a common way to stay live while offline.
Will copyrighted game music cause problems?
It can trigger claims or muting. Favor VODs with game audio or licensed music, and avoid clips centered on tracks you don't have rights to.
Which platform is best for a rerun channel?
Twitch and Kick are natural for gaming, and YouTube adds discovery. With multistreaming you can run all of them at once.
