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American Music Awards Sets 2026 Live Show at MGM Grand on Memorial Day

The show shifts to MGM Grand Garden Arena after last year’s Fontainebleau staging.

Overview

  • The 52nd AMAs air live Monday, May 25 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS, with streaming live and on demand via Paramount+.
  • Nominations arrive April 14, with fan voting open from April 14 through May 8.
  • CBS announced a five-year extension with Dick Clark Productions to keep the AMAs on CBS and Paramount+ starting in 2026.
  • The 2025 telecast marked a rebound, averaging 5.2 million viewers per Variety and surpassing 10 million unique viewers across platforms per Billboard.
  • Organizers will announce performers, presenters, special honorees, and ticket on-sale information in the coming weeks.