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Twitch is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
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Partially blocked in Syria, verified in February 2026. Browsing, watching live streams, and logging in all work normally over DSL, but all payment features fail, with attempts to buy Twitch Turbo or Bits returning a generic error, likely a geo-restriction on the payment processor. No outreach to the company has been made yet.
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Community member verified that Twitch is partially accessible from Syria via DSL. Browsing, watching live streams, and logging in all work normally. However, all payment features are broken: attempting to purchase Twitch Turbo ($11.99/month) or buy Bits returns a generic error ("Sorry, something wen...
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Twitch has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Twitch directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.