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Tyler1

Tyler1 is the online alias of Tyler Steinkamp, an American Twitch streamer and internet personality best known for streaming League of Legends.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tyler1 is the online alias of Tyler Steinkamp, an American Twitch streamer and internet personality best known for streaming League of Legends. He became widely known for his loud, high-energy style and for a public history of disciplinary action in the League of Legends community. He later returned to prominence as one of Twitch's most-followed gaming creators.

Career

Tyler1 built his audience through livestreams centered on League of Legends and later expanded into other games and content formats. Sources describe him as one of Twitch's most prominent gaming personalities.

Public image and controversy

He gained notoriety for aggressive and toxic behaviour in League of Legends, which led to a major reputation shift within the game's community. Later coverage often framed his career as a redemption story after his return to streaming.

Streaming presence

Tyler1 is known for an intense, energetic on-stream persona and a large following across Twitch and YouTube. Coverage from different years reports varying follower and subscriber counts.

Personal life

Public profiles identify his real name as Tyler Steinkamp and place his birth in Missouri. Some sources differ on the exact birth date, listing either March 6 or March 7, 1995.

Key facts

  • Tyler1 is an American streamer and personality strongly associated with League of Legends.
  • He became widely known for his high-energy streaming style and a history of controversy.
  • His follower count on Twitch is well over four million, though exact totals vary by source.
  • His career has been framed as a redemption story following disciplinary actions and a return to prominence.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tyler1?
Tyler1 is the online alias of Tyler Steinkamp, an American Twitch streamer and internet personality best known for League of Legends content.
What is Tyler1 known for?
He is known for high-energy livestreams, League of Legends gameplay, and a controversial early reputation for toxic behaviour in-game.
What is Tyler1's real name?
His real name is Tyler Steinkamp.
Is Tyler1 mainly a League of Legends streamer?
Yes. Multiple sources describe him as strongly associated with League of Legends and among the game's most popular Twitch streamers.
When was Tyler1 born?
Sources list March 6 or March 7, 1995, so the exact date varies across references.

References

  1. Dot Esports — https://dotesports.com/streaming/news/who-is-tyler1-everything-you-need-to-know-about-twitchs-league-of-legends-dynamo
    Supports: Identifies Tyler1 as Tyler Steinkamp and describes him as a major League of Legends streamer on Twitch.
  2. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler1
    Supports: Provides the real name Tyler Steinkamp, nationality, and birth date listed as 7 March 1995.
  3. Leaguepedia — https://lol.fandom.com/wiki/Tyler1
    Supports: States that Tyler1 is a retired League of Legends esports personality and streamer.
  4. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler1
    Supports: Describes Tyler Steinkamp as an American internet personality and Twitch streamer, and reports a Twitch follower count above 4.6 million.
  5. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/loltyler1.html
    Supports: Lists Tyler Steinkamp's birth date as March 6, 1995, and identifies him as a Twitch star and League of Legends streamer.