Garmin’s August 25 Livestream: What We Expect
Garmin has scheduled a YouTube launch event for Tuesday, August 25, at 12 PM UK time, titled “Play Harder”. The video’s thumbnail teaser shows a surfer and the tagline “engineered on the inside for life on the outside.”
We expect four watches and a total of at least nine size variants:
| Model | Display | Expected size(s) | Confidence based on prior leaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enduro 4 | MIP-Solar only | 51mm | Moderate–high |
| Fenix 9 | AMOLED | 43mm, 47mm, 51mm | Moderate |
| Fenix 9 | MIP-Solar | 43mm, 47mm, 51mm | Moderate |
| Fenix E2 | AMOLED only | 43mm, 47mm | Moderate |
Edit: A source with direct visibility from a Garmin employee says “43mm is on all Fenix models this time round.” That would mean Garmin has solved the antenna and solar-panel packaging limits that kept 43mm off MIP-Solar in the previous generation and sees enough demand for a smaller E2.
For the reasoning behind each of these, see our Fenix E2, 9 AMOLED, 9 MIP Solar, Pro and Enduro filings analysis. The timing lines up with Garmin’s own second quarter 2026 results, in which the company pointed to a launch-heavy second half for its Outdoor division, and with the FCC filings for Garmin International.
A dedicated livestream is rare for Garmin, which normally announces new hardware by press release. The only precedent is the Fenix 8, Fenix E, and Enduro 3 launch on 27 August 2024, which also had its own livestream page. Repeating that format two years later confirms this site’s view that it must, at minimum, be a Fenix 9 launch.
Last Updated on 22 August 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Injinji – Runners protect your toes. Avoid discomfort and minor injury. Run more. Run faster. I use them.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — A small keyring adapter you can use anywhere. Essential when away. I use one.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session. I use one.
- Ravemen FR300 — Front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters. I use one.
- Body Glide – The blue anti-chafe stick that all swimmers and many runners use. I use it.
- Maurten — The race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mixes engineered to be easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — A radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Wahoo. I use this model.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — The power-meter pedals most serious cyclists choose. Accurate, easy to move between bikes. I use this model.
- Garmin Forerunner 970 — A serious choice for a pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Polar H10 — My daily driver for accurate, waking HRV readings.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3 — The bike computer that has the feature Garmin lacks: usability. I use mine on most rides.
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My wishlist includes:
– substantially faster (and more energy efficient) processor with vector instructions to improve map rendering speed
– LPTO AMOLED display that is more energy efficient including variable refresh
– at least 1.5” display
– actual LTE so that an emergency call or texts in mobile range do not require a Garmin messenger or random gateway number assignments.
– lets have some much, much better watch face designs (one can dream)
I think the satellite is essentially a gimmick. It’s not something you could actually rely upon in back country for safety.