“American Idol” has been renewed for Season 25.
Auditions for the singing competition series will kick off on Aug. 25 with the virtual nationwide search “Idol Across America,” taking place in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. This first round of auditions will be with “American Idol” producers, who will then pass contestants on to the judge auditions.
Video auditions will be accepted for those who cannot attend their state’s specific date. Contestants must be 15 years of age by Feb. 15, 2027.
Hannah Harper was crowned the winner of Season 24 of “American Idol” in May. The season featured judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood, as well as host Ryan Seacrest.
“American Idol” is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television.
The “Idol Across America” audition schedule is as follows:
Aug. 25: VIP Day (Only the first 250 singers who register will secure a spot for their chance to become the next “American Idol.” Once all spots are claimed, registration for this date closes.)
Aug. 26: Florida, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia
Aug. 27: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Aug. 31: The South Open Call
Sept. 1: Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
Sept. 2: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington
Sept. 8: Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas
Sept. 9: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
Sept. 11: Nationwide Open Call
Sept. 14: East Coast Open Call
Sept. 16: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Sept. 18: Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont
Sept. 21: West and Midwest Open Call
Sept. 23: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
Sept. 25: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Sept. 28: Nationwide Open Call