Editor’s Note: Updated Wednesday, July 16, to add information about the opening of the Online Entry Process (OEP) for the 2026 GRAMMYs.

The Recording Academy‘s Online Entry Process (OEP) for the 2026 GRAMMYs is now open. The Online Entry Process is the window in which all eligible recordings, videos and more are submitted for consideration to be included on the ballot at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, officially known as the 68th GRAMMY Awards, which take place Sunday, Feb. 1, live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Nominations for the 2026 GRAMMYs will be announced Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

As the official kickoff to the upcoming GRAMMY Awards season, the Online Entry Process for the 2026 GRAMMYs runs from today (Wednesday, July 16, 2025) through Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.All Recording Academy members and registered Media Companies must submit their eligible recordings for GRAMMY consideration during this period.

For those looking to submit their music and works for GRAMMY consideration at the upcoming 2026 GRAMMYs, GRAMMY.com has produced this helpful guide explaining the GRAMMY submission process and upcoming deadlines.

What is the Online Entry Process and how does it work?

Marking the first step toward participating in the GRAMMY Awards process every year, the annual Online Entry Process is the period when registered Media Companies and Recording Academy members (both Voting and Professional Members) can submit music and works for GRAMMY consideration at the 2026 GRAMMYs.

While the total amount of entries varies each year, the Recording Academy can receive more than 20,000 eligible entries during a single GRAMMY season. Once we receive submissions, each entry is individually and manually vetted by a member of the Recording Academy’s Awards staff to determine its eligibility.

After submissions are received during the Online Entry Process, the Recording Academy’s Voting Members vote on said submissions across two GRAMMY voting rounds: First Round Voting determines the nominees for the majority of the Categories at the annual GRAMMY Awards, while Final Round Voting determines the ultimate GRAMMY winners across all Categories.

The full participation in our annual GRAMMY Awards process — from the Online Entry Period to Final Round Voting — on behalf of the Recording Academy’s Membership and the music industry at large is crucial to maintaining the integrity of the GRAMMY Awards, music’s only peer-voted honor.

Who can submit entries during the Online Entry Process?

Only registered Media Companies and Recording Academy members (Voting and Professional) can make submissions for GRAMMY consideration through the Online Entry Process.

The Recording Academy defines a media company as a legitimate business entity whose core business function is to create, aggregate and promote audio and/or video content for commercial purposes, and that must have verifiable product in national U.S. commercial distribution on our approved streaming platforms within the current eligibility period.

When does Media Company registration open?

Media Company Registration for the 2026 GRAMMYs is open now and closes Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. Existing or new Media Companies can log in and newly register here. Media Companies will receive further information by email pending registration approval. Please note: It can take up to two to three days for the Recording Academy to review each Media Company registration. Reference the Online Entry Process resources and contact page for more information.

When does the Online Entry Process open?

The Online Entry Process for the 2026 GRAMMYs opens today (Wednesday, July 16, 2025) at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET and closes Friday Aug. 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.

IMPORTANT: There is only one round in which to make entries during the Online Entry Process. If a recording or work is not formally submitted, it cannot be considered for a GRAMMY Award or a GRAMMY nomination and will not be included on a GRAMMY voting ballot. We encourage everyone to submit their entries as early as possible so that the Recording Academy’s Awards team can assist with any questions in a timely manner.

What is the eligibility period for submissions for the 2026 GRAMMYs?

The Product Eligibility Period for the 2026 GRAMMYs is for recordings and works released between Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, through Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. All releases and works must be available for sale, via general distribution, to the public within these dates and through at least the date of the current year’s voting deadline (final ballot) to be eligible for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.

How do I submit recordings and releases for the 2026 GRAMMYs as a Recording Academy member?

Recording Academy members: Follow these steps to submit your music and releases during the Online Entry Process for the 2026 GRAMMYs:

• Log in to your Recording Academy member dashboard and find the Submit To Online Entry Process button on the left side of your dashboard

• Once logged in, please review the available resource documents and begin making your entries

• Make sure you submit your entries by the deadline: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET

How do I submit recordings and releases for the 2026 GRAMMYs as a registered Media Company? 

Registered Media Companies: Follow these steps to submit your music and releases during the Online Entry Process for the 2026 GRAMMYs:

• Visit the 68th GRAMMY Awards Online Entry Process (OEP) entry site

• Login via the Media Company Login widget

• New Media Companies can register by clicking the New Media Company Sign Upbutton

• Once logged in, please review the resource documents and begin making your entries

• Make sure you submit your entries by the deadline: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET

New This Year: GRAMMY U Member Submissions

For the first time in GRAMMY history, eligible GRAMMY U members can submit their original music for consideration in the 2026 GRAMMYs this year as part of the Recording Academy’s Online Entry Process. In celebration of GRAMMY U’s 20th anniversary, this landmark update opens the door for emerging creators to participate in Music’s Biggest Night.

GRAMMY U members may submit up to five different entries each across General Field Categories, genre-specific Categories and Craft Categories during the GRAMMY U submission window: today (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)through Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Each entry requires a $20 fee, and submissions will only be considered complete upon receiving a confirmation email. All eligible entries must be commercially released between Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, through Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Visit the GRAMMY U website, email onlineentry@grammy.com for more information, or visit their resource hub for tools, video explainers, and tips.

Who can vote for the 2026 GRAMMYs? 

Each year, GRAMMY winners and GRAMMY nominees are determined as voted by the Recording Academy’s Voting membership, which is composed of music creators, including artists, producers, songwriters, and engineers. Only Recording Academy Voting Members can vote. Registered Media Companies, Professional and GRAMMY U members cannot vote in either of the two GRAMMY voting rounds.

Learn more about our GRAMMY Awards voting process and the full GRAMMY Awards process. 

2026 GRAMMYs: Key Dates

Here is a list of all the key dates for the 2026 GRAMMYs:

Aug. 31, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2025

Product Eligibility Period

Only music and works released between these dates will be eligible to qualify for GRAMMY consideration at the 2026 GRAMMYs.

July 7, 2025 – Aug. 22, 2025

Media Company Registration Period

Media companies must apply for registration with the Recording Academy to submit recordings.

July 16, 2025 – Aug. 29, 2025

Online Entry Period 

All eligible recordings must be entered prior to the close of the Online Entry Period, regardless of the public release date. 

Oct. 3, 2025 – Oct. 15, 2025

First Round Voting

First Round Voting determines all the GRAMMY nominees for each GRAMMY Awards year.

Nov. 7, 2025

Nominees Announced for the 2026 GRAMMYs

Announcing the official nominees list for the 2026 GRAMMYs.

Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026

Final Round Voting 

Final Round Voting determines the GRAMMY winners across all Categories revealed on GRAMMY night. 

Feb. 1, 2026

2026 GRAMMY Awards

Music’s Biggest Night, recognizing excellence in the recording arts and sciences, where all GRAMMY Award winners are revealed.

Informational Webinar & Additional Resources 

To ensure a seamless experience for our members, the Recording Academy’s Awards team is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET to explain the Online Entry Process. The webinar will cover everything you need to know about making your entries during the 2026 GRAMMYs Online Entry Process. You’ll be provided with a full walkthrough of the entry platform. A Q&A feature within the webinar will also allow you to ask questions directly to our Awards team.  

Register for the GRAMMY Online Entry Process: Explained webinar.

Make sure to read the helpful resources available on the Online Entry Process entry site, which include the 2026 GRAMMYs Category Description Guide, GRAMMY Guidelines and Definitions, Entering Tips, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and other documents that further explain how to successfully make your entries.

For additional support, reach out to the following resources:

Technical Support

E-Mail: grammy@yangaroo.com

Phone: (866) 992-9902 x403

GRAMMY

If you have any non-technical questions related to the GRAMMY Awards Online Entry Process, please email onlineentry@grammy.com.

For more information about the 2026 GRAMMY Awards season:

• See the full list of expansive updates and new GRAMMY Categories set to debut at the 2026 GRAMMYs

• Learn more about the annual GRAMMY Awards process

• Read our frequently asked GRAMMY questions (FAQ) section

• View the official GRAMMY Awards Rules and Guidelines for the 2026 GRAMMYs

• Visit the GRAMMY Award Update Center for a list of real-time changes to the GRAMMY Awards process