╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ – AGT Season 21 Live Quarterfinals began Tuesday, August 18, 2026. ║ ║ – Fans can vote online, via the AGT app, and on TikTok for the first time ever. ║ ║ – Each method allows up to 10 votes, closing Wednesday at 7 a.m. ET. ║ ║ – There are no more Judge Saves, Wild Cards, or extra Golden Buzzers this season. ║ ║ – The Season 21 finale airs Wednesday, September 24, 2026, with a $1 million prize. ║ ╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
America’s Got Talent Season 21 has officially entered its Live Shows era, and for the first time this season, the fate of every act rests entirely in the hands of viewers. With the Top 44 acts revealed and the Live Quarterfinals underway since Tuesday, August 18, 2026, fans are asking one urgent question: how exactly do you vote on AGT this year? Below is everything you need to know about voting windows, methods, and rules for Season 21.
When Does AGT Voting Open and Close?
Voting for America’s Got Talent Season 21 follows a strict weekly window. Voting opens at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday nights, right as the live episode begins, and closes at 7 a.m. ET the following Wednesday morning. The results are then revealed during Wednesday’s live results show. The first Live Results Show of the season aired on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, giving fans their initial look at which acts America chose to save.
Three Ways to Vote on AGT Season 21
This season introduced a major change to how voting works, adding a brand-new platform to the mix for the first time in the show’s history.
1. Vote Online at NBC.com/AGTVote Head to NBC.com/AGTVote and register for an account if you haven’t already. Once logged in, select your favorite artist and assign the number of votes you want to cast, then click Save.
2. Vote Through the Official AGT App Download the “America’s Got Talent” app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Create an account, sign in, tap “Go to Vote Now,” choose your favorite act, and assign your votes before saving.
3. Vote on TikTok (New for Season 21) For the first time ever, AGT fans can vote directly through TikTok. Follow the official @AGT account, then look for the TikTok post prompting fans to “comment to vote.” Comment the full name of your chosen act on that official “Vote Here” post. Each separate comment counts as one vote, but only comments left on the designated voting post are counted — votes on other TikToks will not register.
How Many Times Can You Vote?
Viewers can cast up to 10 votes per method, meaning a fan who votes online, through the app, and on TikTok can support their favorite act up to 30 times total each week. U.S. residents aged 13 and older are eligible to participate.
What’s Different About Voting This Season
Season 21 marks a significant format shake-up. Once the Live Quarterfinals began, judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Mel B no longer have Golden Buzzers, Judge Saves, or Wild Card picks to fall back on. Instead, each judge gets to select one act to send directly to the finale, while every other spot is decided entirely by America’s votes. Host Terry Crews continues to lead the live broadcasts alongside the judging panel.
Key Dates to Remember
The Live Quarterfinals kicked off on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, marking the first time this season that viewer votes determine which acts move forward. The season builds toward the AGT Season 21 Finale, with the final performances set for Tuesday, September 23, 2026, and the winner being crowned on Wednesday, September 24, 2026, when the champion takes home the show’s $1 million grand prize.
Tips for Making Your Vote Count
- Vote across all three platforms — online, app, and TikTok — to maximize support for your favorite act.
- Set a reminder for Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, since voting closes just hours later at 7 a.m. ET Wednesday.
- For TikTok votes, double-check you’re commenting on the official “Vote Here” post from @AGT, not a random clip or fan account.
- Keep an eye on NBC’s official AGT voting page for any updates on eligible acts each week, since the lineup changes as acts are eliminated.
Are you tuning in to vote for your favorite AGT Season 21 act this week? Drop your pick in the comments and check back with us for the latest results after every live show!