MS NOW is taking its signature live event outside New York for the first time. The network will bring its annual gathering to Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
What We Know: MS NOW announced that MS NOW Live: Together in Texas will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, at College Park Center on the University of Texas at Arlington campus. Tickets are on sale now. Each purchase includes an offer for a one-year subscription to the network’s upcoming membership program. The event will feature appearances from Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, Stephanie Ruhle, Ali Velshi, Ari Melber, Chris Hayes, Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, Jacob Soboroff, Eugene Daniels, Michael Steele, Luke Russert, and Rev. Al Sharpton. Additionally, attendees can purchase tickets for a limited-capacity dinner featuring Maddow and Psaki. It also includes a live taping of Clock It with Symone & Eugene, and an interactive segment with Soboroff.
What They Said: “After several incredible years in New York, we’re thrilled to take MS NOW Live on the road, this time to Texas, where everything is bigger, including the conversations shaping our collective futures. With a consequential midterm election only a few months away, we’re bringing our trusted anchors and reporters together to directly engage with our audience for a day filled with lively discussions, meaningful connections, and unforgettable moments that will highlight the power of democracy and community during such a critical point in our country’s history.” – MS NOW Live Executive Producer Lauren Peikoff
What Remains Unclear: MS NOW hasn’t announced additional guest speakers, a detailed programming schedule, or whether portions of the event will be livestreamed or later distributed across its television and digital platforms. Pricing details for the membership program also remain undisclosed.
What It Means: The move signals MS NOW’s continued investment in in-person audience engagement while expanding beyond its New York roots. Moreover, choosing Texas places a marquee event in a state expected to draw significant national attention during the 2026 midterm cycle. The announcement also reinforces MS NOW’s broader strategy of growing its audience in a variety of aspects.
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