The Definitive 2025-2026 Awards Season Calendar: Key Dates for the Oscars, Grammys, and Beyond

Plan your viewing with the definitive 2025-2026 awards season calendar, featuring official dates for the 98th Oscars, the 68th Grammys, and the Golden Globes.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 26, 2026, 5:21 AM EST

Source: Entertainment Weekly

The Road to the 98th Oscars

The pinnacle of the awards season, the 98th Academy Awards, is set to take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This year's Oscars return to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, marking a milestone year for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The "Road to the Gold" begins much earlier, with the Governors Awards scheduled for late 2025 and the official Oscar nominations announcement typically occurring in mid-January. This season is expected to be highly competitive, with a diverse range of international features and blockbusters vying for the industry's highest honor.

Music’s Biggest Night: The 68th Grammys

The 68th Grammy Awards will air live on Sunday, February 1, 2026. As music's premier honoring body, the Recording Academy has set its sights on a ceremony that reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of global sound. Following the 2025 eligibility window, which closed in mid-September, the nomination announcement is anticipated for November 2025. This year's ceremony is expected to highlight the continued dominance of female pop icons and the growing influence of global genres like Afrobeats and K-pop on the American charts.

The Golden Globes and SAG Awards: The Precursors

Before the Oscars, the "precursor" awards provide critical momentum for top contenders. The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will kick off the televised season in early January 2026, continuing its new era under Dick Clark Productions. Shortly after, the 32nd Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will take place in February 2026. The SAG Awards remain a vital indicator for the Oscar acting categories, as the voting body shares a significant overlap with the Academy’s acting branch. These ceremonies set the narrative for the season, often solidifying frontrunners or introducing late-breaking "dark horse" candidates.