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MatPat

MatPat is the professional name of Matthew Robert Patrick, an American internet personality best known for creating and hosting the YouTube series *Game Theory* and related spin-off channels.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

MatPat, real name Matthew Robert Patrick, is an American internet personality best known for creating and hosting the YouTube series *Game Theory* and related spin-off channels. He became one of the most prominent creators in YouTube’s theory and analysis niche and later shifted away from regular hosting duties in 2024. He has also been involved in media production and creator-economy advocacy.

Career

MatPat rose to prominence through *Game Theory*, a YouTube series that examines video games using analysis, science, and speculation. He later expanded into other formats with spin-off channels focused on films and television, food, and fashion.

Theorist Media

Patrick is linked to Theorist Media, the production company behind the theorist channels. The brand became a major presence in online video commentary and analysis.

Retirement from hosting

In 2024, Patrick stepped back from regular hosting of his main channels. He continued limited appearances for a period and later ended his role on *GTLive*.

Public profile

Beyond YouTube, Patrick has taken part in creator-economy advocacy and broader media-related projects. His work has made him a recognizable figure in internet culture and online entertainment.

Key facts

  • MatPat is the online pseudonym of Matthew Robert Patrick.
  • He created and hosted *Game Theory*, later expanding the brand to *Film Theory*, *Food Theory*, and *Style Theory*.
  • As of May 2024, his channels had more than 40 million subscribers and over 10 billion total views.
  • He stepped down as a regular host in March 2024 and later stopped hosting *GTLive* in October 2024.
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Canadian context

MatPat has a large Canadian audience through YouTube and is part of the broader North American creator economy, but there is no specific Canada-only connection in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is MatPat?
MatPat is the online name of Matthew Robert Patrick, an American internet personality best known for creating and hosting *Game Theory* and related YouTube channels.
What is MatPat known for?
He is best known for theory-based YouTube content that analyzes video games, films, food, and fashion through the *Theorists* channels.
Did MatPat stop making videos?
He stepped down as a regular host in March 2024 and later ended his hosting role on *GTLive* in October 2024.
What is Theorist Media?
Theorist Media is the company associated with Patrick’s theorist-branded YouTube channels and related production work.
How popular were MatPat’s channels?
As of May 2024, they had more than 40 million subscribers and over 10 billion total views across all five channels.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MatPat
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, creator of Game Theory and spin-off channels, subscriber and view counts, and hosting departure timeline.
  2. The Theorists Wiki (Fandom) — https://matpat.fandom.com/wiki/Matthew_Patrick
    Supports: Association with Theorist Media, co-creation of Theorist channels, and later departure from hosting duties.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6942826/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, and marriage information.
  4. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/matthew-patrick.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and creator/producer role for the YouTube channels.