The Screen Actors Guild Awards

TIER

US - Pacific West

CATEGORY

February (Typically)

REGION

February (Typically)

TIMING

US - Pacific West

FREQUENCY

February (Typically)

DuRATION

February (Typically)

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Dates

Confirmed

February 28
Shrine Auditorium / Fairmont Century Plaza (Historically)

Estimated

February 27
Shrine Auditorium / Fairmont Century Plaza (Historically)

Estimated

February 26
Shrine Auditorium / Fairmont Century Plaza (Historically)

OVervieW

The SAG Awards return as one of Hollywood’s most respected honors, celebrating outstanding performances in film and television. Voted on by actors for actors, the ceremony offers a unique perspective on the year’s most powerful storytelling—often serving as a key bellwether for the Oscars. With its mix of heartfelt recognition and red-carpet glamour, the SAG Awards spotlight the craft of performance above all.

HIGHLIGHTS

🎭 Peer-to-Peer Recognition – As the only major awards voted on entirely by fellow actors, SAG carries special weight, highlighting the respect and admiration of colleagues within the industry.

🏆 Oscar Season Signals – Historically, SAG wins—especially in acting categories—closely align with Academy Award outcomes, making this a critical stop in awards season momentum.

🌟 Celebrating Ensemble Work – Unique to SAG, the awards for Outstanding Cast in Film and Outstanding Ensemble in Television honor the collaborative nature of performance, not just individual stars.

✨ Red Carpet & Cultural Moments – From fashion statements to unscripted speeches, the SAG Awards consistently produce memorable highlights that resonate beyond Hollywood.

📺 Television’s Rising Prestige – With streaming reshaping entertainment, SAG’s television categories often showcase breakout performances and the evolving landscape of serialized storytelling.

INSIGHTS

Event General Timing

Consistently held on a Sunday in late February. (Same Day of Week)

Historically held at the Shrine Auditorium/Fairmont Century Plaza.

• Submission/Nomination deadlines fall in the late Fall
• Deadline typically lands on a Sunday

• Invitation-only event
• No public ticketing

• Single night ceremony
• No Preview Day

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