Twitch Affiliates
Twitch Internal
Global
Twitch enables streamers to broadcast live gameplay, creative content, and entertainment. Viewers can subscribe, donate, and follow streamers. Content creators earn through subscriptions, ads, and donations.
Twitch is a live streaming platform for gaming and creative content.
Twitch Affiliates pays 35-50% of subscription revenue from viewers who subscribe to your channel, through Twitch Internal. Viewer subscribes to affiliate's channel or purchases channel subscription The referred customer gets access to twitch streaming platform. Verified 22 Aug 2026 from Twitch Affiliates's own published material.
Your commission
35-50% of subscription revenue from viewers who subscribe to your channel
Base 50% split on Tier 1 subscriptions (most streamers), lower for Tier 2/3. Paid monthly when balance exceeds $100. Partnership tier may negotiate better terms.
Customer incentive
Access to Twitch streaming platform
Viewer gets to support creator and access channel benefits. Subscription tiers available at $4.99, $9.99, $24.99. Ad-free viewing and exclusive chat for subscribers.
Paid whenViewer subscribes to affiliate's channel or purchases channel subscription
DurationRecurring from active subscriptions
Commission generatedMonthly from channel subscribers
Payment scheduleMonthly when balance exceeds $100
Cash-out minimum$100
Payout railsPayPal or direct deposit
Attribution windowN/A - Direct subscription to channel
Self-referralViewers can subscribe to own channel
Important
Affiliate revenue model directly supports creators. 35-50% split is industry-standard for streaming. Large and engaged creator/viewer audience. However, requires consistent streaming and audience building.
Revenue heavily dependent on personal streaming performance, not direct affiliate marketing. Minimum payout threshold ($100). Requires streaming activity and partnership program eligibility.
The full terms
Everything Twitch Affiliates publishes about how the commission is earned and paid. A term shown as not researched is one Twitch Affiliates does not publish, not one that does not apply.
How it pays
Route inApply directly: twitch.tv/affiliate
Commission basis35-50% of subscription revenue (Tier 1 typically 50%)
DurationRecurring from active subscriptions
Commission generatedMonthly from channel subscribers
Payment scheduleMonthly when balance exceeds $100
Cash-out minimum$100
Payout railsPayPal or direct deposit
Attribution windowN/A - Direct subscription to channel
Self-referralViewers can subscribe to own channel
Customer pricing
What the customer pays. Every figure above is calculated from these prices.
Tier 1$4.99/month · basic subscription
Tier 2$9.99/month · enhanced benefits
Tier 3$24.99/month · premium benefits
Live StreamingBroadcast live gameplay and creative content
Channel SubscriptionsViewers subscribe for channel benefits and emotes
BitsVirtual currency for donations and tips
Ad RevenueEarn revenue from ads shown during streams
Verified
Read from Twitch Affiliates's own published material on . Figures change without notice — quote this date alongside any figure.
Sources
Twitch Affiliate Program ↗Twitch Prime/Gaming ↗Twitch Creator Camp ↗
Twitch Affiliate Program: twitch.tv/affiliate (official page)
35-50% split: confirmed on Twitch affiliate terms
Live streaming positioning: verified from Twitch product documentation
All sources verified August 23, 2026
Citing this page
Ancaster, “Twitch Affiliates affiliate terms”. Verified 22 August 2026. https://ancaster.io/offers/twitch