Schedule watch parties that fill up.
Free. No platform fees.
The free watch party platform for premiere screenings, movie nights, and group viewing events. Manage registrations, send viewer emails, and share one link with your community.
Event Schedule is a free, open-source watch party platform with built-in registration, viewer email notifications, paid ticketing, and Google Calendar sync. Host watch parties online with zero platform fees.
Everything you need to host watch parties
Email viewers before screenings
Send reminders, share viewing guides, and follow up with discussion prompts. Your audience, your inbox.
Sell tickets to premium screenings
Charge for paid premieres or exclusive screenings. 100% of Stripe payments go to you. See all ticketing features.
One link for all your watch parties
Put it on your website, social profiles, or community channels. All your watch parties in one place.
Works with any streaming platform
YouTube, Twitch, Discord, or any custom streaming link. Add your URL and viewers join from your schedule. Learn more about online event features.
Recurring watch party series
Weekly movie nights or monthly screenings. Set it once and let viewers follow along.
Google Calendar sync
Two-way sync. Screenings appear on your calendar automatically.
Viewers follow your schedule
Followers get notified when you schedule new watch parties.
From your first watch party to a community screening series
Event Schedule grows with your watch party program
First watch party
Share a link and host your first group screening. Free registration gets your viewers in the door.
Recurring movie nights
Set up weekly or monthly screenings. Your viewers follow along and get notified.
Paid premiere screenings
Start charging for premium access. Sell tickets with zero platform fees.
Multi-timezone events
Viewers see screening times in their local timezone. No confusion, no missed showings.
Community series
Build a following. Followers get notified when you announce new screenings.
Festival watch parties
Multi-day film festivals or marathon screening events. Group events by category with sub-schedules.
Watch party software for every community
Whether it's a film club or a sports viewing party, Event Schedule works for you. Also see Event Schedule for Live Concerts and Virtual Conferences.
Film Clubs & Cinephiles
Use Event Schedule for classic film screenings, director retrospectives, and themed movie nights. Build a community around your love of cinema.
Content Creators & YouTubers
Premiere new videos with your audience using Event Schedule. Host reaction watch-alongs, sell tickets to exclusive screenings, and celebrate milestones together.
Sports Fan Communities
Game day watch parties, playoff screenings, and draft night events. Schedule group viewing events and bring fans together for every big moment.
Gaming Communities
Esports watch parties, game launch events, and tournament screenings. Watch and chat with your gaming community.
Corporate & Team Building
Virtual team movie nights, company screening events, and remote team bonding activities.
Education & Documentary Groups
Documentary screenings with discussion, educational film series, and classroom viewing events.
How to host a watch party online in three steps
Create your screening
Add your date, streaming link, and tickets. Set up free or paid registration.
Share your link
Viewers register. Send viewing guides before the screening.
Watch together
Stream to your community. Discuss, react, and enjoy together.
Frequently asked questions about hosting watch parties
What streaming platforms work with watch parties?
Any platform that gives you a streaming or meeting link. YouTube, Twitch, Discord, Zoom, and custom streaming solutions all work. Event Schedule is platform-agnostic - just paste your link and viewers join from your schedule. Learn more about online event features.
Can I charge for watch party access?
Yes. Set up paid registration with Stripe for premium screenings, exclusive premieres, or VIP watch parties. You keep 100% of the ticket revenue - Event Schedule charges zero platform fees. Stripe charges its standard processing fee (2.9% + $0.30). See all ticketing features.
Can I schedule recurring watch parties?
Yes. Set up weekly movie nights, monthly documentary screenings, or any recurring schedule. Viewers can follow your schedule and get notified whenever you add new screenings. Your full watch party calendar lives on one shareable page. Screenings also sync with Google Calendar.
How do viewers get the streaming link?
When viewers register or purchase a ticket, the streaming link appears on their registration confirmation and event page. You can also email all registrants directly from your dashboard before the screening starts.
Is Event Schedule free for hosting watch parties?
Yes. Event Schedule is free, open-source watch party hosting software. The free plan includes unlimited events, viewer email notifications, follower features, and Google Calendar sync. There are zero platform fees on ticket sales at any plan level. You only pay Stripe's standard processing fee if you sell tickets. You can also selfhost Event Schedule on your own server.
Your screenings. Your community. No middleman.
The free watch party app with registration, ticketing, and viewer notifications.
No platform fees. Open source.
No credit card required