By Kalshi View Editorial Team · 2026-07-25

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2027 Grammys: Date, Eligibility Calendar and Kalshi Checks

The Recording Academy lists the 69th Annual Grammy Awards for February 7, 2027, with nominations scheduled for November 16, 2026. For readers following awards-related event contracts, this guide separates the official Grammy calendar from series-level Kalshi context. It does not claim that a live 2027 Grammy contract exists.

Primary sources checked: As of July 25, 2026, the source set is the Recording Academy's official 2027 announcement, the Grammy Awards FAQ and calendar, Kalshi's annual Album of the Year series record and Album of the Year nominations series record, the live Kalshi markets directory, and the CFTC's Kalshi DCM filing.

Official 69th Grammy Awards 2027 Schedule

The Recording Academy published the following dates for the 2027 awards cycle. These dates come from the official calendar as of July 25, 2026, and should be rechecked against live Recording Academy pages before any market-related decisions.

The published eligibility window is calendar context, not an eligibility determination for a particular album, song, artist, or recording. Category-specific rules and the Recording Academy's review also apply.

Understanding Kalshi's Grammy Market Series

Kalshi maintains recurring annual series for Grammy-related outcomes. According to the official Kalshi API, two relevant series exist:

These series records confirm that Grammy winners and nominations are real Kalshi subject areas. They do not prove that a specific 2027 event, contract, or market is open or available to a particular reader. A series record neither creates nor guarantees an individual event or contract.

To see the series metadata, you can check the public API records at KXGRAMAOTY and KXGRAMMYNOMAOTY. These links show series-level information, not live 2027 contract details.

How to Verify Live 2027 Grammy Markets

Before relying on any contract details, confirm current market availability directly on Kalshi. The existence of an annual series does not guarantee a 2027 listing, specific terms, or availability for a particular account.

Steps to verify:

The November 16, 2026 nominations announcement, January 7, 2027 voting deadline, and February 7, 2027 ceremony date are Recording Academy milestones. They are not necessarily the close, expiration, or settlement times for any Kalshi contract. The exact live contract terms and named settlement source control any market outcome.

Planned Source Refreshes

This page can be updated at the following checkpoints without guessing future market activity:

What This Guide Does Not Include

This is a static source checklist, not a live market board or trading recommendation. The following items are not covered because they require real-time verification or involve speculation:

If you need current market data, check Kalshi directly. Dates and event details should also be rechecked against the live Recording Academy pages before any market-related decisions.

Regulatory Context for Kalshi Entertainment Markets

The CFTC lists KalshiEX LLC as a designated contract market. The CFTC filing for Kalshi is the official regulatory source used for that statement.

DCM status does not prove that a particular Grammy contract exists, establish its terms, or determine whether it is available to a particular reader. Those questions require the current Kalshi listing, the exact contract rules and Kalshi's current eligibility materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 69th Grammy Awards ceremony in 2027?

The Recording Academy lists the 69th Annual Grammy Awards for Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Its announcement says the ceremony will be simulcast on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu. The two official pages reviewed did not list a start time as of July 25, 2026, so check the live Grammy calendar for updates.

What is the eligibility period for the 2027 Grammy Awards?

The official 2027 Grammy calendar labels August 31, 2025 through August 28, 2026 as the product eligibility period. That window alone does not establish that a particular release qualifies; category rules and the Recording Academy's review also apply.

Does Kalshi have a live Grammy market for 2027?

Kalshi's public API has annual series records for Grammy Album of the Year outcomes and nominations. Those records do not prove that a specific 2027 contract is open. Check Kalshi's live markets page and the exact contract rules for current availability, eligibility and settlement terms.

When will 2027 Grammy nominations be announced?

The Recording Academy lists Monday, November 16, 2026 for the nominations announcement. It also lists first-round voting for October 12-22, 2026. These are Recording Academy calendar milestones, not verified Kalshi close or settlement times.

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