What time are the 2026 MMA (Melon Music Awards) where you are?
The Melon Music Awards run Nov 14–15 in Seoul. Here's how to catch the show in your timezone — and set an alarm so you don't miss a performance.
| Dates | Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15, 2026 |
| Venue | Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul, South Korea |
| Event time zone | KST (UTC+9) |
| Format | Two-day event |
| Start time | TBA |
| Official streaming platforms | TBA |
So what time is MMA in the U.S.?
The official start time has not been announced yet.
To show what the time difference looks like, here’s a 6:00 PM KST example for Saturday, November 14.
| Your city | If MMA starts at 6 PM KST |
|---|---|
| New York (EST) | 4:00 AM · Sat Nov 14 |
| Atlanta (EST) | 4:00 AM · Sat Nov 14 |
| Chicago (CST) | 3:00 AM · Sat Nov 14 |
| Denver (MST) | 2:00 AM · Sat Nov 14 |
| Los Angeles (PST) | 1:00 AM · Sat Nov 14 |
| Seattle (PST) | 1:00 AM · Sat Nov 14 |
Example only: 6 PM KST is a placeholder, not the confirmed MMA 2026 start time.
The card at the top of this page already detects your time zone. You can Block the dates now, and once the official time is added, it will show MMA in your local time and let you add the timed event to your calendar.
Need another city? You can also use our Korea time converter.
What does that mean for U.S. fans?
In the 6 PM example, New York and Atlanta land at 4 AM, Chicago at 3 AM, and Denver at 2 AM.
Los Angeles and Seattle get the roughest time-zone deal at 1 AM. At least Day 1 falls on a Saturday, which makes a late-night or very early-morning watch a little easier to plan.
Your actual alarm time will depend on the official schedule, so check the local-time card above as MMA gets closer.
Who is performing at MMA 2026?
The first announced MMA 2026 lineup includes PLAVE, RIIZE, NCT WISH, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and LNGSHOT (as of September 2026).
More artists may be announced later. Day 1 and Day 2 artist schedules have not been confirmed, so individual performers should not be assigned to either date yet.
How to watch MMA 2026
Official streaming platforms for MMA 2026 have not been announced yet.
Previous MMA events have streamed through Melon and partner platforms, but the 2026 services and country availability may be different.
Once the official viewing details are available, check them together with the local start time shown in the card above.
MMA 2026 runs on Korea Standard Time
MMA takes place in Seoul, so the schedule follows Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9).
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time, so KST stays the same all year. Your own time difference from Korea can change, however, if your country changes clocks. For U.S. fans, daylight saving time ends on November 1, 2026 — before MMA — which is why the example above uses EST, CST, MST and PST.
Want to understand the time gap in more detail? See How many hours ahead is Korea?
MMA and MAMA are two different award shows
The names are easy to mix up, especially because both events happen within one week of each other in 2026.
MMA — Melon Music Awards · November 14–15 · Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul · KST (UTC+9)
MAMA Awards · November 20–21 · Kyocera Dome Osaka · JST (UTC+9)
MMA and MAMA are separate award shows. Seoul and Osaka use different time-zone names — KST and JST — but both are UTC+9. Looking for MAMA instead? See what time the 2026 MAMA Awards start where you live.
Frequently asked
When are the 2026 MMA (Melon Music Awards)?
November 14–15, 2026, at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea — a two-night ceremony over the weekend.
What time do the 2026 MMA start?
The official start time is still TBA. The card at the top of this page will show it in your local time once it is added.
What time is MMA 2026 in New York?
As an example, 6 PM KST would be 4 AM EST on Saturday, November 14. The final time depends on the official schedule.
What time is MMA 2026 in Los Angeles?
Using the same example, 6 PM KST would be 1 AM PST on Saturday, November 14.
Who is performing at MMA 2026?
The first announced lineup includes PLAVE, RIIZE, NCT WISH, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and LNGSHOT. More artists may be announced later.
Where can I watch MMA 2026?
Official 2026 streaming platforms have not been announced yet. Viewing options will be updated once confirmed.
Can I add MMA 2026 to my calendar now?
Yes. Use Block the dates in the card above to reserve November 14–15 now.
Is MMA the same as MAMA?
No. MMA is in Seoul on November 14–15, while MAMA is in Osaka on November 20–21. Both run on UTC+9.
Last updated: September 2026 · Start time and lineup will be updated as MMA announces them.
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