2026 XMA Award Nominees Announced: Full List, Event Details & Voting Info
LOS ANGELES — The official nominees for the 2026 XMAs — the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night® have been announced, recognizing excellence across every corner of the global adult entertainment industry. This year’s honors include 2,201 nominees spanning 120 categories, spotlighting achievements in film, performance, directing, digital media, retail, and creator-driven platforms.
The 2026 XMAs will take place on Sunday, January 18, at the historic Hollywood Palladium, serving as the culminating event of XBIZ Week — the industry’s largest annual gathering.
When and Where Are the 2026 XMAs?
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Location: Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles
- Presented During: XBIZ Week
XBIZ Week also includes the XBIZ Expo, XBIZ Conference, and X3 Expo, bringing together studios, performers, creators, executives, and brands from around the world for education, networking, and celebration.
XBIZ Honors Ceremonies: Digital Media & Retail
In keeping with long-standing tradition, select award categories will be presented at two dedicated XBIZ Honors ceremonies:
- Pleasure & Retail Honors — Sunday, January 11, held in conjunction with XBIZ Expo and presented by Svakom and Kaotik Labs
- Digital Media Honors — Wednesday, January 14, during the XBIZ Conference
These ceremonies recognize innovation and leadership in pleasure products, retail, platforms, and emerging digital business models.
How to Vote for the 2026 XMAs
- Peer voting opens Wednesday, November 26 on XBIZ.net, the industry-exclusive social network
- Fan voting for Fan Favorite categories also begins November 26, allowing audiences to support their favorite performers and creators directly
What Categories Are Included?
The 2026 XMA nominations span a wide range of categories, including:
- Movies & Production
- Directing, Screenplay & Technical Awards
- Performer of the Year (Female, Male, Trans, MILF, Gay, Girl/Girl)
- Best New Performer
- Sex Scene Awards (by genre and format)
- VR & Interactive Content
- Creator, Streamer & Studio Categories
The full nominee list reflects the industry’s growing diversity, technical ambition, and creator-driven evolution — from high-budget narrative films to cutting-edge VR and independent creator platforms. You can find the full list of nominees on XBIZ’s website: https://www.xbiz.com/news/293735/2026-xma-award-nominees-announced
