List of years in American television:
2025–26 United States network television schedule
2026–27 United States network television schedule
List of American television programs currently in production

The following is a list of events affecting American television in 2026. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and re-brandings; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; information on controversies, business transactions, and carriage disputes; and deaths of those who made various contributions to the medium.

Future events

February

Date Event Ref.
8 Super Bowl LX will be played at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the game played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara and air on NBC along with Spanish language coverage on NBC Telemundo and streaming on peacock. [citation needed]

June

Date Event Ref.
11–July 19 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the tournament but the first to feature 48 teams and the tournament will take place from 404 days. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament will be the first hosted by three nations and the first North American World Cup since 1994, Is scheduled to air FOX along Spanish language coverage on Telemundo. [citation needed]

July

Date Event Ref.
July 4 U.S. television networks present extensive coverage of nationwide events commemorating the country's semiquincentennial. [citation needed]

Television shows

Shows debuting in 2026

First aired Title Channel Source
TBA Harry Potter Max [1]
Untitled Avatar: The Last Airbender preschool series Nickelodeon [2]
Millennium Diamond Heist Netflix [3]
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Paramount+ [4][5]

Shows changing networks

Show Moved from Moved to Source

Television films and specials

First aired Title Channel Source

Milestone episodes and anniversaries

Show Network Episode # Episode title Episode airdate Source

Shows returning in 2026

Show Last aired Type of return Previous channel New/returning/same channel Return date Source
Sofia the First
(as Sofia the First: Royal Magic) 		2018 Revival Disney Jr. same TBA [6]
The Amazing World of Gumball 2021 New season Cartoon Network Cartoon Network/Max [7]

Shows ending in 2026

End date Show Channel First aired Status Source
TBA Outlander Starz 2014 Ending [8]
The Neighborhood CBS 2018 [9]
The Boys Amazon Prime Video 2019 [10]
Outer Banks Netflix 2020 [11]
The Upshaws 2021 [12]
Power Book IV: Force Starz 2022 [13]

Entering syndication in 2026

A list of programs (current or canceled) that have accumulated enough episodes (between 65 and 100) or seasons (three or more) to be eligible for off-network syndication and/or basic cable runs.

Show Seasons In Production Notes Source

Networks and services

Launches

Network Type Launch date Notes Sources

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network
name 		New network
name 		Type Conversion date Notes Source

Closures

Network/
service 		Type Conversion date Notes Source

Television stations

Subchannel launches

Date Market Station Channel Affiliation Notes Source

Stations changing network affiliations

Date Market Station Channel Prior affiliation New affiliation Notes Source

Subchannels changing network affiliations

Date Market Station Channel Prior affiliation New affiliation Notes Source

Deaths

Date Name Age Notes Sources

References

  1. ^ Tapp, Tom (September 9, 2024). "'Harry Potter' TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who's Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More". Deadline. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Liu, Narayan (February 15, 2023). "RUMOR: Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Getting a Preschool Series Spinoff". cbr.com. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Goldbart, Max (March 13, 2024). "'The Mothership' Writer-Director Matt Charman Lands First Netflix Project Since Halle Berry Movie Was Axed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  4. ^ "New Series Order for 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Announced". Star Trek. March 30, 2023.
  5. ^ London, Rob (November 4, 2024). "We Finally Know When 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Might Premiere". Collider. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  6. ^ "Disney Jr. Greenlights "Sofia the First: Royal Magic," Sequel to Emmy- and Humanitas-Winning Hit Series "Sofia the First"" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. August 15, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
  7. ^ Sudario, Erielle (June 16, 2024). "'The Amazing World of Gumball' Season 7 Gets a Long-Awaited Update". Collider. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
  8. ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 19, 2023). "Outlander Renewed For Eighth & Final Season; Starz Greenlights Prequel Series Blood Of My Blood". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 10, 2025). "'The Neighborhood' Renewed By CBS For Eighth & Final Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  10. ^ Maas, Jennifer (June 11, 2024). "'The Boys' to End with Season 5 on Amazon". Variety. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 4, 2024). "'Outer Banks' Renewed For Fifth & Final Season Ahead Of Season 4 Part 2 Debut On Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 7, 2024). "'The Upshaws' Renewed For Final Season By Netflix With Part 7 Pickup". Deadline Hollywood.
  13. ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 14, 2024). "'Power Book IV: Force' To End After 3 Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
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