The Golden Globes is gearing up for its upcoming ceremony with a new timeline, updated eligibility rules, and the exciting addition of the Best Podcast Award. The event is scheduled to be broadcast live on Sunday, January 11, on CBS and Paramount+, with Nikki Glazer returning as host.
Submissions for the 2026 Golden Globes Motion Picture and Television entries will open on August 1. In addition, the Best Podcast Award will debut this year, with submissions opening on October 1. All entries for Motion Picture, Television, and Podcast categories must be submitted online by October 31.
Key dates for the Golden Globes include the announcement of nominees on December 8 and the final ballots being sent to voters on December 19. All final ballots must be submitted by January 3, 2026, before 5:00 PM PST.
The newly introduced Podcast Award requires eligible podcasts to have at least 6 episodes released between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025, with each episode having a minimum length of 30 minutes. The top 25 eligible podcasts will qualify, with only 6 podcasts making it into the category.
Since its establishment in 1944, the Golden Globes have celebrated achievements in film and television for over 80 years. Dick Clark Productions will once again plan, host, and produce the annual Golden Globes, reaching viewers in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.
For those interested in the full list of key dates for the Golden Globes, here it is:
– August 1, 2025: Submission website opens for 2026 Golden Globes Motion Picture and Television entries
– October 1, 2025: Submission website opens for 2026 Golden Globes Podcast entries
– October 31, 2025: Deadline for Motion Picture, Television, and Podcast submissions
– November 17, 2025: Deadline for Television and Podcast nomination ballots to be sent to all voters
– December 8, 2025: Announcement of nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes
– December 19, 2025: Final ballots sent to all voters
– January 3, 2026: Deadline for the receipt of final ballots by 5:00 PM PST
– January 11, 2026: Presentation of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes
With the addition of the Best Podcast Award and a lineup of exciting nominees, the 2026 Golden Globes promises to be a memorable event celebrating the best in entertainment.
