As of right now, you only need to be 13 to go live on YouTube. These new age restrictions mention that users under the new minimum age trying to live stream on YouTube could face penalties if caught.

Live audience members at the at Fontainebleau Las Vegas revealed that they watched Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani perform pre-recorded performances on a big screen during the 2025 American Music ...

YouTube will raise the minimum age to livestream from 13 to 16 starting July 22. 13–15-year-olds can still appear in streams, but only with an adult visibly present. Live chat may be disabled or ...