January 2026
Awards, Premieres & a Late-Night Finale
January kicks off the year with star-studded awards and a wave of new shows hitting the air.
Key Events to Watch
- Critics' Choice Awards (Jan. 4): Airing on E! and USA Network.
- Golden Globe Awards (Jan. 11): Moving to CBS, hosted by Nikki Glaser.
- Major Series Premieres: Including Best Medicine (Fox, Jan. 6), Harlan Coben's Final Twist (CBS, Jan. 7), and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+, Jan. 15).
- The End of an Era (Late May 2026): CBS concludes The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after 11 years.
February 2026
The Winter Olympics & Super Bowl LX
February is dominated by two of the world's biggest sporting events.
Key Events to Watch
- 2026 Winter Olympics (Feb. 6-22): From Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo on NBC and Peacock.
- Super Bowl LX (Feb. 8): From Levi's Stadium on NBC and Peacock.
- 68th Grammy Awards (Feb. 1): Live from Los Angeles on CBS.
March 2026
Oscars, Emmys & New Franchise Hits
Spring brings the climax of awards season and major drama premieres.
Key Events to Watch
- 98th Academy Awards (Mar. 15): Hosted by Conan O'Brien on ABC.
- Screen Actors Guild Awards (Mar. 1): Streaming live on Netflix.
- Key Premieres: Including Y: Marshals (CBS, Mar. 1) and The Faithful (Fox, Mar. 22).
2026 Major Event Schedule at a Glance
| Month | Major Event | Network/Platform |
|---|---|---|
| January | Golden Globe Awards | CBS |
| February | Super Bowl LX | NBC, Peacock |
| February | Winter Olympics | NBC, Peacock |
| March | Academy Awards | ABC |
| April | WrestleMania 42 | ESPN |
| June-July | FIFA World Cup | Fox, Telemundo |
| September | Primetime Emmy Awards | NBC |
Spring & Summer 2026
Blockbuster Events & Summer Series
The entertainment calendar remains packed with global sports and major streaming releases.
Key Events to Watch
- WrestleMania 42 (Apr. 18-19): Live from Las Vegas on ESPN.
- 2026 FIFA World Cup (Jun. 11-Jul. 19): The expanded tournament on Fox and Telemundo.
- Summer Streaming: Major releases like Blade Runner 2099 (Prime Video) and Lanterns (HBO).
Fall 2026 & Beyond
More Awards & Anticipated Releases
The year closes with television's biggest honor and a slate of highly anticipated shows.
Key Events to Watch
- 78th Primetime Emmy Awards (Sep. 14): Scheduled to air on NBC.
- Highly Anticipated Shows:
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)
- The Testaments (Hulu)
- Spider-Noir (MGM+) & Wonder Man (Disney+)