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The International 2025 Live Event Broadcast RFP and Broadcast License Requests : DotA2
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Update on the future of live video broadcasting on Reddit
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Hello Panners,
It’s been a few months since we last updated you on the status of live broadcasting on Reddit, and we have learned a lot in that time.
For context, RPAN began as an experiment in the summer of 2019, and really took off in 2020, when people were faced with uncertainty and eager to remain connected to the outside world. We were blown away by the diehard fans and avid moderation teams that helped RPAN blossom into a very special place on Reddit. Despite this passion and commitment, usage across Reddit remained relatively small.
Live video broadcasting is very resource intensive. In our pursuit to improve Reddit in ways that benefit as many people as possible, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to end this experiment and shutter the service.
What does that mean for users?
The ability to stream on Reddit using RPAN will continue until November 15, after which no new live video broadcasts will be possible on Reddit.
Redditors who previously streamed on RPAN can download their content from Reddit by requesting a copy via this link (more details in a sticky comment below) and are free to republish it anywhere they choose. Streamers will have until December 3 to request their content from Reddit. It may take up to 2 weeks from the date of your request to receive your content.
As we will no longer maintain RPAN code, past streams will be deleted from the platform starting December 7. Converting posts containing existing streams to another post type is, unfortunately, prohibitively complex, so you will begin to see entire stream posts removed from subreddits.
We understand that this news is not what a lot of you were hoping for, but we strongly believe it is the best long term decision. We remain in awe of how this community turned an idea into a passionate and thriving community. Thank you again to everyone who helped people connect through live video on Reddit. You helped bring community and belonging to more people, and we hope you’ll bring the same inclusive, welcoming spirit to other Reddit communities.
We will stick around for a while to answer any questions and hear your feedback.
Top Comment: Well, I never really expected 5000 people to watch me dance round my living room in the first place, but that is still a bit of a pisser, frankly (to use a technical term). I shall have to take up rioting or drugs to fill up my time now, I guess. (thanks for the efforts of all those who made them, nonetheless)
What happened to Reddit Live Streaming ???
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Hi Friends,
ITs been awhile since i've seen any 'Live Broadcasts' of Bands and Musicians on Reddit (what a let down). I used to look forward to seeing Talent from all over the World---playing their instruments (from drums, to violin, to guitar etc).
- What happened?
There was even a way to donate $ to the performers...bringin out the Best Talent on a Global Scale---- IF you ask ME...This was the Best sub-reddit on the Web.
- What happened?
Where are Bands playing now... can you watch them play live and Donate ?
Thanks~!
Top Comment: Dead. Forever.
How to view currently live Reddit Broadcasts?
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I remember a couple of months ago when all the currently live Reddit broadcasts used to be viewable on the Reddit home page on the app, but I can’t find that now. Any advice?
Top Comment: Lol oh. Nevermind, I think I found it. It has been moved to the popular tab
Announcing RPAN, a limited-time live broadcasting experience
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Hi Reddit! We’re back with a new experience for the community, the Reddit Public Access Network (RPAN). Starting August 19 until 5PM PT, and from 9AM-5PM PT through Friday, August 23, redditors around the world will be able to create live broadcasts. In true Reddit fashion, voting will determine the top broadcast, and you can explore different broadcasts by swiping or clicking right or left. As you move further from the top broadcast, the broadcasts you see will be increasingly more random, so we encourage you to explore and vote!
First and foremost, this is about having fun as a Reddit community, and if you all enjoy it, we’ll continue to explore how it might work as an actual feature. So if you have thoughts, suggestions, or other feedback, please share that in the comments of this post. We genuinely want to hear what you all think, and we look through all of the comments we can, including those without many upvotes.
We’re rolling out the RPAN experience progressively across Reddit starting August 19, so it’s possible that some people may see RPAN earlier than others.
Some general rules for broadcasting with RPAN:
- RPAN is a Safe for Work experience—Nudity, sexually suggestive content, graphic violence, illegal/dangerous behavior, hoax promotion, or content that would be seen as highly offensive/upsetting to the average redditor will result in a banned account
- All redditors may see your stream, so don’t show yourself if you want to stay anonymous
- Be like the Lambeosaurus—feed on pine needles and have a good time
Read the full rules here.
Top Comment: Ok well I for one actually enjoy this feature, so here's some actual feedback: Please, please remove the thing where RPAN automatically changes videos after a certain amount of time. A lot of the broadcasts are music or ASMR, things that we have on in the background to listen to, so the "autoplay" thing ruins that. Remove the RPAN icon from the top bar on the redesign, or at least grey it out so it doesn't look like a notification. Make it more obvious how to start a stream yourself. I still can't find that button. (EDIT: It's only on mobile? Why!?!) You should really add a sidebar that allows you to scroll through all the streams, like a normal reddit thread. It's so tedious going one by one, and it's hard to go back to one that you already passed.
Can you still live stream on Reddit?
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I want to stream right now haven’t done it on a couple years. How do I do it?
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