ACM Awards Relocate to Las Vegas in 2026: A Look Back at Their Time in Frisco
The Academy of Country Music Awards, known as the genre's biggest party, will be moving from Frisco to Las Vegas in 2026. For the past three years, country music stars and emerging artists have gathered at the Ford Center at The Star. The reasons for the relocation are not clear at this time, as the ACM spokesperson was unavailable for comment. Damon Whiteside, the ACM's CEO, previously mentioned the organization's fondness for The Star District, highlighting the advantages of the venue's capacity, nearby hotels, and accessibility to airports.
The ACM Awards first came to North Texas in 2015 for a special 50th-anniversary show at AT&T Stadium in Arlington before returning to Las Vegas. The event made a comeback in 2023 with its debut in Frisco, marking the ACM's 60th anniversary. Marla Roe, the executive director of Visit Frisco, acknowledged the successful three-year run of the awards show in the city but deferred further inquiries to the ACM. The 61st ACM Awards will be broadcast live on May 17 on Prime Video and Twitch from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
In conclusion, the Academy of Country Music Awards will be relocating from Frisco to Las Vegas in 2026 after three years of hosting the event at The Star in North Texas. The move comes after the organization's positive experience in Frisco and the upcoming 61st awards show will be streamed live from Las Vegas.