A Guide to Watching Youtube and Twitch Streams Together

Yes, you can watch YouTube and Twitch together on the same screen. The simplest way is to use a multi-stream viewer, which is a tool that arranges different video streams into a single grid inside your web browser. ViewGrid is a free tool for this that lets you combine streams just by pasting their links.

You don’t need to install anything. You open the website, add the streams you want, and they all play side-by-side. This is useful for following live events from different angles, keeping an eye on a favorite creator while watching something else, or just for times when you can't decide what to watch.

Why Watch Two Streams at Once?

People combine streams for a few common reasons. During big gaming tournaments or esports events, you might want to watch the official broadcast on Twitch alongside a specific player’s point-of-view stream on YouTube. This gives you the main commentary and the individual gameplay at the same time.

Another popular use is for multitasking. You could have a news stream or a podcast-style YouTube video playing while you watch a live gaming stream. Or, you might put a relaxing VOD on one side of the screen and a high-energy live stream on the other. It gives you more control over what you see and hear without needing a second monitor.

Finally, it helps when you're following multiple creators who are collaborating or competing in the same event. Instead of clicking between tabs and missing things, you can see all their perspectives at once.

How to Watch YouTube and Twitch Together with ViewGrid

Setting up a grid of streams is straightforward. The entire process takes about a minute.

1. Open ViewGrid and Choose a Layout

First, go to the ViewGrid website. You’ll see an empty grid. Along the top are layout options that control how many streams you can add and how they are arranged on the screen.

On a desktop computer, you can choose layouts for up to 20 streams. On a phone, the options go up to 6 streams to fit the smaller screen. Pick the layout that matches how many streams you want to watch. For one YouTube and one Twitch stream, a simple 2-stream layout works well.

2. Add Your Streams

Now, add your content. You can do this in two ways: * **Paste a link:** Copy the URL of the YouTube video or Twitch stream from your browser’s address bar and paste it into one of the empty slots in the grid. * **Search:** You can also type a channel name directly into a slot. For YouTube, there's also a search button to find live streams without leaving the page.

You can add any combination of YouTube live streams, YouTube videos (VODs), and Twitch channels.

3. Control the Audio

To prevent a mess of overlapping sound, every stream you add starts muted. You’ll see a speaker icon on each video player. Click the icon on the stream you want to listen to, and it will unmute.

You can only listen to one stream at a time. Clicking the audio icon on a different stream will automatically mute the first one and switch the sound over.

4. Open the Chat

If you want to follow the conversation, you can open the live chat for any YouTube, Twitch, or Kick stream. Click the chat icon in the toolbar at the top of the page. A side panel will open next to your grid, showing the chat for the currently selected stream. You can switch which stream’s chat is displayed from this panel.

5. Share Your Grid (Optional)

Once you have your layout set up, the URL in your browser's address bar automatically updates to include all the streams you've added. If you want to share your exact layout with a friend, just copy the link and send it to them. When they open it, they’ll see the same streams in the same arrangement.

If you want to save a layout for yourself to use again later, you can create a free account. Otherwise, no account is needed to create and watch a grid.

Tips for a Better Viewing Experience

A few things can affect how well a multi-stream setup works.

Internet and Computer Power
Watching multiple video streams at once uses more internet bandwidth and computer processing power than watching just one. Two or three streams are usually fine for most modern computers and connections. If you try to watch 12 or 20 streams at once, you might experience buffering or lag if your internet connection isn't fast enough or if your computer is older. If things seem slow, try reducing the number of streams.

Focusing on One Stream
If you want to make one stream larger temporarily, just click on it. This puts it into "focus mode," making it the main video with the others arranged as smaller thumbnails. Click it again to return to the grid view. You can also use the standard fullscreen button on any video player to make just that one stream take over the whole screen.

Watching on a Phone or Tablet
ViewGrid works in mobile browsers and also has dedicated apps for iOS and Android. The experience is adapted for smaller screens, with layouts limited to a maximum of 6 streams. The process of adding streams and controlling audio is the same.

Common Questions

Can I watch a grid on my TV?

There is no "cast" button in ViewGrid. To watch on a TV, people typically use one of three methods: 1. Open `viewgrid.tv` in the web browser built into their smart TV. 2. Connect a laptop or computer to the TV with an HDMI cable. 3. Use the screen mirroring feature of their phone, computer, or browser (like AirPlay or Google's screen casting) to show their device's screen on the TV.

These methods rely on your device's or TV's features, not ViewGrid itself.

What other platforms are supported?

Besides YouTube and Twitch, you can also add streams from Kick and Rumble. The tool also supports direct HLS (`.m3u8`) video links, which some broadcasters use. This makes ViewGrid a flexible [multi-stream viewer](/multi-stream) for combining content from different sources.

What if I only want to watch multiple Twitch streams?

If all the streams you want to watch are on a single platform, the process is the same, but you might find a more focused guide helpful. We have separate articles on how to [Watch Multiple Twitch Streams at Once](/blog/watch-multiple-twitch-streams-2026) and how to [Watch Multiple Youtube Streams at Once](/blog/watch-multiple-youtube-streams-2026).

Are there pre-made grids for live events?

Yes. For major live events like rocket launches, gaming showcases, or political debates, there is often an [event calendar](/events) with ready-to-use grids. These grids are already set up with the official streams and popular co-streams from YouTube and Twitch, so you can just click one link to open the full viewing experience.