Rising Dutch YouTubers to Watch in 2026

The Netherlands has one of the most vibrant YouTube scenes in Europe, and it's not just the old guard anymore. While names like Enzo Knol — who recently celebrated 3 million subscribers with fireworks — still dominate, a new wave of Dutch creators is pulling in huge numbers in sports, gaming, comedy, and niche communities. Here's who is actually on the rise right now and worth your subscribe click.

Dutch Goalkeeper: the biggest sports channel in the country

If you care about football content in Dutch, this is the channel to know. Dutch Goalkeeper (@dutchgoalkeeper) currently leads the Netherlands' sports YouTube rankings with around 2.2 million subscribers, per 2026 channel rankings. Goalkeeping drills, challenges, and match-style content — it's proof that niche sports content can outgrow general entertainment when the production is this consistent.

Chatmo: 1.8 million and climbing

Chatmo (@chatmo) sits at roughly 1.8 million subscribers, making it the second-biggest sports channel in the country. The formula is simple: high-energy football challenges and entertainment aimed squarely at the Dutch football-obsessed audience. When a channel passes giants this fast, you pay attention.

TOUZANI TV and SKILLER: the freestyle kings

TOUZANI TV (@touzanitv, ~1.7M subscribers) and SKILLER (@skilleryt, ~1.6M) are the freestyle football duo-turned-rivals keeping the Dutch football-skill genre alive. Both have been around long enough to count as established, but their numbers keep climbing — a sign that the genre has real staying power, and that new viewers keep discovering them.

Ipseirobloxse: leading the Dutch Roblox wave

Here's a name that doesn't show up on the mainstream lists but matters a lot: Ipseirobloxse. He's one of the pillars of the Dutch Roblox YouTube community — gameplay, challenges, and interactive streams, all in Dutch, with heavy collaboration across the scene. His channel is a case study in how a Dutch-language gaming community can flourish: tight community engagement, consistent uploads, and content made for the viewers, not the algorithm's lowest common denominator. If you want to see where Dutch gaming YouTube is heading, start here.

WatchDutch MD: the quiet riser

WatchDutch MD is sitting around 140,000 subscribers with a clean, controversy-free reputation and steady growth — and 2026 predictions put the channel on track for continued gains through the year. Smaller than the million-sub club, but that consistent upward curve is exactly what "rising" looks like. These are the channels you want to find before they blow up.

The vlog and entertainment backbone

Not every riser is new, and "rising" doesn't always mean tiny. Enzo Knol remains the reference point for Dutch vlogging — 3 million subscribers, nearly 3.8 billion total views, uploading multiple times a week with his signature long-form vlogs. His milestone celebration this month (a literal fireworks show for 3M) shows the machine is still running strong. Meanwhile, channels like StukTV, DagelijksHaaDee, Dylan Haegens, and EtenmetNick keep the comedy and entertainment lanes full. These aren't rising from zero — but they're still growing, still experimenting, and still defining what Dutch YouTube looks like.

Gaming's deep bench

Beyond Roblox, Dutch gaming YouTube has real depth. Quin, DavincstyleGames, BRT Gaming, and 999 Games all show up in 2026 rankings data, and creators like guusontour blend travel and lifestyle with gaming. The Dutch gaming scene punches above its weight for a country of 17 million — and it's one of the best entry points if you're learning Dutch, because gaming vocabulary is universal and the creators tend to speak clearly.

Why Dutch YouTube is worth watching in 2026

A few things make this scene special right now. First, the Dutch creators are increasingly bilingual-aware — many mix Dutch with English or provide enough visual storytelling that non-Dutch speakers can follow along. Second, the community formats (SMP servers, collaborative series, creator events) keep audiences glued in a way solo content rarely does. Third, Dutch YouTube has a genuinely positive reputation — rising channels like WatchDutch MD are noted specifically for staying controversy-free, which matters to brands and parents alike.

For more on who's making waves off YouTube too, check my roundup of Dutch influencers' viral moments this week, the Dutch stars lighting up Netflix Netherlands, and Dutch stars on Instagram this week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the biggest Dutch YouTuber in 2026?

By subscribers, Enzo Knol leads the Dutch vlogging scene with around 3 million subscribers and nearly 3.8 billion lifetime views. In sports content, Dutch Goalkeeper tops the rankings with about 2.2 million subscribers. Rankings shift, but these two are the current benchmarks.

Which Dutch YouTubers speak English?

Many Dutch creators aimed at international audiences — like NikkieTutorials — film in English, while most domestic stars (Enzo Knol, Dylan Haegens, the football channels) primarily speak Dutch. Gaming channels are often the easiest for non-Dutch speakers to follow thanks to universal game vocabulary and visual content.

How do I find new Dutch YouTubers?

Ranking sites like FameLifter and Social Blade let you filter channels by country, so you can sort Dutch channels by subscriber growth rather than total count — that's the best way to spot risers. YouTube's own trending tab in the Netherlands region also surfaces breakout channels weekly.

Can you make a living as a Dutch YouTuber?

Yes, but it takes scale. Dutch channels earn from ads, sponsorships (often with Dutch brands), and merchandise — Enzo Knol, for example, runs his own Knolpower clothing line. The Dutch market is smaller than the US or UK, so top creators often expand into English content or international collaborations.

About the Author

Sidra Salman is the founder of Dutch Stars Daily, where she writes practical, research-backed guides on Dutch entertainment, celebrities, and creators. Every guide is tested and written in plain English for a US audience.