The September 3, 2026 State of Play starts at 10:00 a.m. Brasília time and will consist of two back-to-back broadcasts. The official order is straightforward: the main State of Play comes first, with announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and partners; immediately afterward comes State of Play Japan, focused on games from studios in Japan and elsewhere in Asia. Sony did not publish a separate start time for the second broadcast, saying only that it begins immediately after the first.
What time does the September 3 State of Play start in Brazil?
The combined broadcast starts on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Brasília time. The time was published by PlayStation.Blog Brazil. Both presentations will stream live on YouTube and Twitch.
| Stage | Time in Brazil | What has been confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| State of Play | 10:00 a.m. Brasília time | Updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and partners; ending with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation |
| State of Play Japan | Immediately after the first show | Games from studios in Japan and Asia, with new gameplay, announcements and deeper dives |
For viewers in Brazilian states that follow Brasília time, the practical move is to open the stream shortly before 10:00 a.m. Sony has not announced a scheduled break between the two segments.
Which presentation comes first?
1. The main State of Play
The first program is the global State of Play. Sony says it will feature updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners. The only attraction whose position in the show was described in advance is Final Fantasy VII Revelation: the broadcast will conclude with an extended look at the game from Square Enix.
2. State of Play Japan
As soon as the first State of Play ends, State of Play Japan begins. Yuki Kaji returns as host, and the episode will focus on games from studios in Japan and other Asian markets. Sony promises deeper dives, new gameplay footage, announcements and more.
This order matters if you plan to watch everything live: the Japan-focused show is not an earlier or parallel stream. It comes after the main State of Play.
What has Sony confirmed for the main State of Play?
- the event starts on September 3 at 10:00 a.m. Brasília time;
- the first segment is a State of Play featuring PlayStation Studios and third-party partners;
- it will include game updates and announcements;
- the show ends with an extended presentation of Final Fantasy VII Revelation;
- the broadcast will be in English, with Japanese subtitles available.
The official announcement does not provide a complete list of the other games. Any broader pre-show lineup circulating before the broadcast should therefore be treated as rumor, expectation or speculation unless it receives separate confirmation from the companies involved.
What is confirmed for State of Play Japan?
- it begins immediately after the main State of Play;
- Yuki Kaji returns as host;
- the focus is on games from studios in Japan and Asia;
- new gameplay, announcements and deeper dives are planned;
- the audio will be in Japanese, with English subtitles available.
Sony has not released the full list of studios or games for the Japan segment in advance. The official description establishes the regional focus and type of content, but it does not confirm which specific titles will appear.
What has not been confirmed yet?
As of the August 31 announcement, several practical details remained open. Sony did not state the duration of the main State of Play, did not state the duration of State of Play Japan, and did not assign a separate exact start time to the second segment. It also did not publish the full game lineup.
That means viewers should not calculate a State of Play Japan start time on their own. The only official timing is that it starts “immediately following” the first program. To avoid missing the handoff, the safest option is to stay on the stream after the Final Fantasy VII Revelation segment.
How to watch both broadcasts in the correct order
- Open the official PlayStation channel on YouTube or Twitch a few minutes before 10:00 a.m. Brasília time.
- Watch the main State of Play first.
- Stay through the extended Final Fantasy VII Revelation look, which closes that first segment.
- Remain connected: State of Play Japan follows immediately.
- Keep the language setup in mind: the first program is in English; the second is in Japanese with English subtitles.
The channels and sequence are confirmed in the official PlayStation.Blog Brazil announcement, matching the global PlayStation.Blog announcement.
What about co-streaming and VOD?
Sony says it welcomes co-streamers and creators, but includes a caveat: the broadcasts may contain copyrighted material, such as licensed music, that Sony Interactive Entertainment does not fully control. That can interfere with co-streams or video-on-demand archives. Creators planning to save the broadcast, publish recap videos or repost clips are advised to omit copyrighted music when necessary.
The key facts for September 3
To watch in the correct order, remember three points: 10:00 a.m. Brasília time, the main State of Play first, and State of Play Japan immediately afterward. The first show ends with an extended Final Fantasy VII Revelation look; the second focuses on creators in Japan and Asia. Duration, the exact start time of the second segment and the full lineup were not included in the initial announcement and should only be treated as confirmed if Sony or the studios publish further details.
