With the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards fast approaching, many fans are asking: How do you vote - and when does voting end?
Here's everything you need to know.
When Does iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 Voting End?
Voting for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards officially opened on January 8, 2026, and will remain open until March 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
That gives fans just days left to support their favorite artists before ballots close.
The awards ceremony itself will air live on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, broadcasting nationwide on FOX from 8-10 p.m. ET (tape-delayed for the West Coast).
How to Vote in the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026
Voting is simple and completely online.
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Visit the official website: iHeartRadio.com/awards
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Select your desired category.
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Choose your favorite nominee.
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Submit your vote.
Fans can vote up to 50 times per day, per category, giving supporters multiple opportunities to boost their favorite artists.
What Categories Are Fan-Voted?
Several major categories are determined entirely by fan participation, including:
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Song of the Year
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Artist of the Year
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Best Music Video
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Favorite Tour Style
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Favorite TikTok Dance
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K-pop Collaboration
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Favorite Debut Album
These categories reflect both mainstream radio success and social media influence, highlighting how fans now play a direct role in shaping award outcomes.
Why Your Vote Matters
Unlike industry-voted honors, fan-voted categories allow audiences to actively support the artists who shaped their year. In an era where streaming, viral trends, and global fandoms drive culture, participation has become part of the music experience itself.
As awards season builds momentum, the iHeartRadio Music Awards remain one of the few major shows where everyday listeners have significant influence.
Voting closes March 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT - and once it ends, results will be revealed live on March 26.
If you want your voice counted, now is the time.
