Twitch Sub Tiers T1, T2, T3 Explained — Prices, Perks, Gifting
A Twitch subscription is the primary way to support a streamer and unlock exclusive perks on their channel. Subs come in three tiers with different prices and feature sets. In 2026 the tier structure stayed the same, but US pricing nudged up across the board. Here's how the current system works.
Twitch tier prices in 2026
- Tier 1 — $4.99/mo (base subscription);
- Tier 2 — $9.99/mo;
- Tier 3 — $24.99/mo.
These are US prices. In regional tariffs (Turkey, Argentina, India) subs run cheaper — in Turkey for example T1 is ~$2.99, T2 ~$5.99, T3 ~$14.99. Regional pricing kicks in automatically by Twitch account country.
What each tier includes
Tier 1 — base subscription
The most common tier, covering 90%+ of all Twitch subs. You get:
- access to the streamer's emotes (5 base on entry, more unlock over time);
- a subscriber badge in chat with a months counter;
- ads removed on that specific channel;
- access to sub-only chat (when the streamer enables it);
- entry to sub-only streams and sub-exclusive emote tiers.
Tier 2 — mid tier
Twice the price, marginally more perks:
- everything in Tier 1;
- a distinct Tier 2 badge (different design);
- exclusive T2-only channel emotes (usually 1–2 per streamer);
- elevated priority in sub-only activities;
- occasionally — access to a private Discord room.
Tier 3 — top tier
5x the price of Tier 1, mostly purchased to show support:
- everything in Tier 2;
- a unique T3 badge (gold/premium design);
- exclusive T3 emotes (1–2 channel-unique);
- highest priority in the streamer's community;
- bespoke rewards (some streamers offer private sessions, merch, on-stream shoutouts).
Tier comparison table
| Aspect | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $9.99 | $24.99 |
| Streamer revenue (50/50) | ~$2.50 | ~$5.00 | ~$12.50 |
| Emote slots | Base | + T2 | + T3 |
| Badge | T1 | T2 | T3 |
| Sub-only chat | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tier-unique emotes | None | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Channel ads | Removed | Removed | Removed |
Twitch takes 50% from most streamers (Partners on legacy contracts keep 70%), so a T1 sub at $4.99 typically nets the streamer $2.50.
Gift subs — how to gift a subscription
A gift sub is a separate mechanic: you buy a subscription for another viewer or a random chat member. Same price as a regular sub ($4.99 for T1), and Twitch distributes random gifts among viewers in chat.
Streamers actively encourage gift subs — big channels see "50 subs to chat!" gift bombs every week. From the streamer's side it's the same revenue as a regular sub.
To gift, hit the "Gift a sub" button in chat → pick tier → pay. Some channels cap mass gifting (e.g. max 100 gift subs at a time).
Paying for Twitch subs from Russia
Russian cards do not work on Twitch in 2026. The working path is an iTunes gift card on iOS: top up Apple ID balance, open Twitch on iPhone, subscribe through the app. The subscription works on every device tied to that Apple ID. Through Marix you can buy an iTunes gift card for the region you need (Turkey or Ukraine give sub discounts), pay in rubles, and receive the code by email.