What time is the 2026 MAMA Awards where you are?
The MAMA Awards run Nov 20–21 in Osaka, live on Mnet Plus. Here's how to catch it in your timezone — and set an alarm so you don't miss a stage.
When is the 2026 MAMA Awards?
The 2026 MAMA Awards take place November 20–21, 2026 at Kyocera Dome Osaka, streamed live worldwide on Mnet Plus. It's a two-night ceremony, themed "Music Makes ONE." The exact broadcast start time hasn't been announced yet — but here's how to be ready the moment it drops.
| Day 1 | Fri, Nov 20, 2026 |
| Day 2 | Sat, Nov 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Kyocera Dome Osaka, Japan |
| Stream | Mnet Plus (worldwide) |
| Local time zone | JST = KST (UTC+9) |
| Start time | To be announced |
What time will it start in my timezone?
MAMA hasn't confirmed the exact start time yet. When it does, the time will be given in Korean/Japanese time — and since Osaka runs on the same clock as Korea (both UTC+9), that single number works for both.
Award shows usually run in the evening KST. As a guide, here's what a 6 PM KST start on Nov 20 would be where you live. Note the U.S. is on standard time in late November:
| Your city | If MAMA starts 6 PM KST |
|---|---|
| New York (EST) | 4:00 AM · Nov 20 |
| Chicago (CST) | 3:00 AM · Nov 20 |
| Los Angeles (PST) | 1:00 AM · Nov 20 |
| London (GMT) | 9:00 AM · Nov 20 |
| Manila (PHT) | 5:00 PM · Nov 20 |
| Sydney (AEDT) | 8:00 PM · Nov 20 |
Example only — 6 PM KST is a placeholder, not the confirmed time. Once MAMA announces the real start time, drop it into the converter for your exact local time and date, then add it to your calendar so you don't miss it.
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How to watch the 2026 MAMA Awards
The ceremony streams live worldwide on Mnet Plus. In past years MAMA has also been carried on Mnet, TVING, YouTube and regional partners, so expect more ways to watch to be confirmed closer to the date. Wherever you tune in, the start time is the same — only your local clock changes.
Why Osaka time is the same as Korea time
MAMA 2026 is in Japan, so any time you see quoted will be JST. Japan and Korea share the exact same clock — both are UTC+9 with no daylight saving — so a "6 PM KST" time and a "6 PM JST" time are the same moment. That's why our Korea time converter works perfectly for this Osaka show. More on that: Korea vs Japan time.
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 MAMA Awards?
November 20–21, 2026, at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan — a two-night ceremony streamed worldwide on Mnet Plus.
What time does MAMA 2026 start in the US?
The exact time isn't confirmed yet. Award shows typically run in the evening KST; a 6 PM KST start would be about 4 AM ET / 1 AM PT on Nov 20. Confirm the official time when announced, then convert it with our tool.
Where can I watch the 2026 MAMA Awards?
Live worldwide on Mnet Plus, with more platforms (Mnet, TVING, YouTube and regional partners) usually confirmed closer to the date.
Is MAMA 2026 in Korea or Japan?
Japan — Kyocera Dome Osaka. Japan is in the same time zone as Korea (UTC+9), so the show time equals the KST time you'll see quoted.
Last updated: September 2026 · Start time to be updated when MAMA announces it.
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