Tarkov streams peak at 6–10pm EST. Consistent 3× per week schedule builds 40% more concurrent viewers than random streaming — the algorithm rewards predictability. Raid chains grow followers 2–3× faster than solo play; always end streams with a raid target and announce it in chat 15 minutes early. Saturday evening slots (8–11pm EST) have the highest discovery rate on Twitch Gaming. Front-load your best content in the first 10 minutes — that's when clip-and-clip viewers decide to follow.