SparkLine USA Creator Index

Top Gaming YouTube Creatorsfor Brand Sponsorships

Let's-play creators, streamers, and esports commentators with massive engaged audiences.

Gaming channels have the most loyal audiences on YouTube — great for endemic and crossover brands.

Let's Play
Esports
Game Reviews
Indie Games
Mobile Gaming

2026 Gaming Creator Benchmarks

$3–$12
Typical CPM range
4–10%
Avg engagement rate
10K–20M
Subscriber sweet spot
100K+
Creators indexed

What to Look for in Gaming Creators

Before you reach out to a gaming creator, evaluate these factors to predict campaign success.

Game genre alignment

A creator who plays competitive FPS attracts a very different buyer than a cozy game streamer — match genre to product audience.

Community engagement

Gaming audiences are vocal. High comment volume and active Discord/community servers indicate a highly engaged, actionable audience.

Streaming crossover

Many gaming creators also stream — look for cross-platform reach to amplify campaign impact beyond YouTube.

Best Brand Fits

  • Gaming peripherals
  • Energy drinks
  • VPNs
  • Game subscription services
  • Mobile games
  • PC components

Campaign Types That Work

  • In-video integrations
  • Sponsored playthroughs
  • Giveaways
  • Limited-time codes
  • Tournament sponsorships

How SparkLine Scores Gaming Creators

Every creator in our index is evaluated on three core dimensions.

Authority Score

A 0–100 composite of subscriber reach and view-to-subscriber ratio. Higher = more established channel with proven distribution.

Engagement Rate

Likes + comments divided by average views — the clearest signal of how actively an audience interacts with content.

Verified Contact

Whether a business email is on file for the creator — indicating they actively accept brand partnerships.

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