How to Watch Multiple Twitch Streams at Once

You can watch multiple Twitch streams at once using a free third-party tool like ViewGrid, which lets you arrange several streams in a custom layout in your browser. You simply paste the channel names into a grid. Twitch also has a built-in "Squad Stream" feature, but it only works when the streamers themselves have grouped up.

For most situations, a dedicated multi-stream viewer gives you complete control over which channels you watch together. This is useful for following esports tournaments from different perspectives, keeping up with several streamers during a big event, or just enjoying a few different communities at the same time.

Watch Multiple Twitch Streams with a Viewer

The most flexible way to watch several streams is with a tool that combines them into a single browser tab. This method works with any public Twitch stream and doesn't require any downloads or browser extensions.

ViewGrid is a free tool for this. You can build a grid of streams by adding them one by one, and it also works with YouTube, Kick, and Rumble, so you can mix and match if you want.

How to Set Up Your Multi-Stream View

Creating a layout takes less than a minute. You don’t need an account to get started.

1. Open the multi-stream layout tool.
2. In the first empty box, type or paste the name of a Twitch channel (e.g., "shroud").
3. Click the "+" button to add another empty box.
4. Add your second Twitch channel name.
5. Repeat for every stream you want to watch. On a desktop computer, you can add up to 20 streams to a single layout. On a phone, the limit is 6.

Once your streams are loaded, you can manage the experience.

Choose a layout: Use the toolbar to select a grid that fits your streams (e.g., a 2x2 grid for four streams, or a layout with one main stream and smaller ones on the side).
Control the audio: All streams start muted. Click the speaker icon on the stream you want to hear. Clicking another stream's speaker icon will automatically switch the audio source.
Focus on one stream: If you want to temporarily make one stream bigger, just click on its video player. Click it again to return it to the grid.
Open the chat: Click the chat icon on a stream to open that channel's Twitch chat in a panel next to your grid.

The entire layout is stored in the page's URL. If you want to share your exact combination of streams with a friend, just copy and paste the link from your browser's address bar.

Twitch’s Built-in Features

Twitch has its own way to watch multiple streams, but it's much more limited because you can't choose the channels yourself.

Squad Stream

Squad Stream is an official Twitch feature that lets up to four streamers combine their broadcasts into a single window. When you’re watching a channel that is part of an active Squad Stream, you’ll see the other streamers’ video feeds alongside the main one.

The key limitation is that it’s entirely controlled by the streamers. They must choose to start a squad and invite others to join. You, as a viewer, can't create your own squad or add a channel to an existing one.

This feature is most common during collaborative events, like a tournament where a team wants to show all their player perspectives, or for group playthroughs of a new game. If a Squad Stream is available, it’s a simple way to watch, but you can’t use it for your own custom combination of streamers.

Practical Tips for a Smooth Experience

Watching several video streams at once can use a lot of your computer's resources and internet bandwidth. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Internet Connection and Computer Performance

Every stream you add is another video feed your device has to download and display.

Bandwidth: A stable internet connection is important. If you find streams are buffering, it might be because your connection can't keep up with the demand of multiple high-quality videos. A wired connection is often more stable than Wi-Fi.
System Resources: On your computer, each stream uses a bit of processing power (CPU) and memory (RAM). If you add many streams and your computer starts to slow down or the fans get loud, you may be reaching its limit. Closing other browser tabs and applications can help.
* Quality Settings: If things feel slow, try lowering the video quality of some of the streams. Changing a few streams from 1080p to 720p can significantly reduce the load on your system and internet connection.

Watching on a Phone or TV

You can also watch multiple streams on devices other than a computer, but with some differences.

Mobile: Multi-stream viewers work in mobile browsers. Because of the smaller screen size, the number of simultaneous streams is usually lower. For example, ViewGrid supports up to 6 streams on mobile, compared to 20 on desktop.
Television: Getting a multi-stream grid onto a TV usually involves using your TV's built-in web browser to go to the viewer's website. Other common methods include connecting a laptop to the TV with an HDMI cable or using your computer's or phone's built-in screen mirroring feature. For more details, see our guide on "How to Watch Multiple Streams on Your TV".

Common Reasons to Watch Multiple Streams

People build multi-stream layouts for all sorts of reasons. It's not just about having more noise on the screen; it's about seeing a bigger picture.

Esports and Tournaments: This is one of the most popular uses. You can watch the official tournament broadcast on one screen while keeping an eye on the individual point-of-view streams of your favorite players. This is great for games like Valorant, Apex Legends, or racing sims. You can find pre-made layouts for many popular tournaments on our events calendar.
Breaking News and Events: When a major event is happening, you can combine streams from different news outlets or independent reporters to get multiple perspectives at once.
* Community Hangouts: Sometimes you just can't choose between your favorite streamers. A multi-stream setup lets you keep up with a few different communities, switching audio and chat depending on where the conversation is most interesting. Data shows this is a common approach, as about two-thirds of multi-stream layouts include three or more streams.