When does *America's Got Talent* Season 20 premiere?
May 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
Entertainment / TV
Get ready for the milestone 20th season of *America's Got Talent* (*AGT*)! Premiering on May 27, 2025, on NBC, this season promises epic surprises, a new judge, and a showcase of incredible talent. With Mel B joining Simon Cowell, Sofía Ver...
### Watching and Streaming *America's Got Talent*
*America's Got Talent* airs on NBC every Tuesday and Wednesday night. If you don't have cable, you can stream the show live on NBC's website or the NBC app. Live-streaming services like YouTube TV&ref=yanuki.com, Hulu + Live TV&ref=yanuki.com, Sling&ref=yanuki.com, and FuboTV&ref=yanuki.com also offer access, but you'll need your cable login information.
Missed an episode? *AGT* is available on Peacock&ref=yanuki.com, with new episodes streaming the day after they air on TV. Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99 per month.
### Contestant Experience
Aspiring contestants face a rigorous audition process. They start with open calls, either in-person or virtually, and those who impress the casting team and executive producers get to audition in front of the judges. Contestants have up to 90 seconds to showcase their talent during the open calls.
*AGT* covers travel expenses for contestants who make it to the judges' audition round, providing airfare or ground transportation reimbursement and hotel accommodations, as well as a daily allowance for food and other expenses. The show does not provide hair and makeup support for the judges' audition round but does offer these services for later rounds.
### How Much Do Winners Really Make?
The grand prize for winning *America's Got Talent* is $1 million, but the payout is structured as a financial annuity over forty years, amounting to $25,000 per year before taxes. Winners can also choose to receive the present value of the annuity as a lump sum.
### Simon Cowell's Top 20 *AGT* Moments
To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, Simon Cowell shared his 20 favorite *AGT* moments:
1. Kodi Lee 2. Sara James 3. Light Balance 4. Preacher Lawson 5. Roni & Rhythm 6. Richard Goodall 7. Sofie Dossi 8. Nightbirde 9. The Mayyas 10. Shin Lim 11. Chapel Hart 12. Mat Franco 13. Adrian Stoica & Hurricane 14. Darci Lynne Farmer 15. Avery Dixon 16. Drake Milligan 17. Detroit Youth Choir 18. Grace VanderWaal 19. Terry Fator 20. Sainted
May 27, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Mel B.
You can watch it live on NBC, NBC's website, the NBC app, or streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and FuboTV. Episodes are also available on Peacock the next day.
The winner receives $1 million, payable as a financial annuity over forty years or as a lump sum of the present value.
What are you most excited to see in Season 20 of *America's Got Talent*? Which act are you most looking forward to?
Share this article with others who need to stay ahead of this trend!
This article was compiled by Yanuki using publicly available data and trending information. The content may summarize or reference third-party sources that have not been independently verified. While we aim to provide timely and accurate insights, the information presented may be incomplete or outdated.
All content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. Yanuki makes no representations or warranties regarding the reliability or completeness of the information.
This article may include links to external sources for further context. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement.
Always do your own research (DYOR) before making any decisions based on the information presented.