They say things are better in Vegas…as long as you’re not on the losing end.
The Academy of Country Music Awards are returning to Las Vegas and to Sunday night on May 17, 2026. After three years being at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX, the show will now post up in the MGM Grand Garden Arena for 2026.
The 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch from their former longtime home. Awards week will kick off on Friday, May 15, 2026.
As for tickets, they will go on sale early next year.