Updated: 2011 TV Network Upfronts Schedule

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Christine
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As we learned from last year’s events, the Network Upfronts, which are held each spring by the TV networks so they can show off their fall line-ups (and biggest stars) to advertisers, can be a perfect opportunity to meet celebrities!

Check out these tips for meeting celebs at the Upfronts and stay tuned for more detailed location information in coming weeks too!

Here is the complete schedule of Upfronts taking place in April and May:

DateNetworkCityEvent
April 4, 2011Oxygen MediaNew YorkEvening
April 8, 2011Fox News / Fox BusinessDallasLunch
April 10, 2011National GeographicChicagoAfternoon
April 12, 2011truTVNew YorkTBD
April 12, 2011BET NetworksLos AngelesLunch
April 12, 2011NBC Olympic UpfrontNew YorkAfternoon
April 12, 2011NickelodeonChicagoTBD
April 13, 2011Scripps NetworksNew YorkBreakfast
April 13, 2011Fox News / Fox BusinessLos AngelesEvening
April 14, 2011BET NetworksChicagoLunch
April 14, 2011Discovery CommunicationsNew YorkAfternoon
April 20, 2011BET NetworksNew YorkEvening
April 26, 2011Fox News / Fox BusinessDetroitLunch
April 28, 2011Scripps NetworksLos AngelesAfternoon
MAY
DateNetworkCityEvent
May 1, 2011National GeographicNew YorkAfternoon
May 2, 2011Scripps NetworksAtlantaLunch
May 2, 2011USANew YorkEvening
May 4, 2011Scripps NetworksMinneapolisLunch
May 16, 2011NBCNew YorkMorning
May 16, 2011FOXNew YorkAfternoon
May 17, 2011Fox Sports EspanolNew YorkLunch
May 17, 2011ESPNNew YorkMorning
May 17, 2011TelemundoNew YorkEvening
May 17, 2011ABCNew YorkAfternoon
May 18, 2011Discovery En EspanolNew YorkBreakfast
May 18, 2011TBS/TNTNew YorkBreakfast
May 18, 2011CBSNew YorkAfternoon
May 18, 2011Adult SwimNew YorkEvening
May 19, 2011The CWNew YorkMorning
May 19, 2011UnivisionNew YorkAfternoon

Update: Here are the detailed locations for the CW, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox Upfronts:

THE CW
May 19
11 A.M.
Time Warner Center

CBS
May 18
4 P.M.
Carnegie Hall

ABC
May 17
4 P.M.
Avery Fisher Hall

NBC
May 16
11 A.M.
Hilton NEW YORK

Fox
May 16
4 P.M.
New Beacon Theatre

Don’t forget, if you check out any of these events (the network stars usually sign autographs and pose for pictures when arriving) send us your photos and stories, we’ll be posting fan updates all week, cant wait!

[Source: MediaBizBloggers/Photo: Zap2It]

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  2. Hey Christine,
    Will you be posting where these will be taking place in NYC when we get closer to the dates? I would love to visit the USA and FOX ones!

  5. My sister tweeted to Sasha Alexander (Rizzoli and Isles) if she was going to attend the TNT upfront and she confirmed yes 🙂

  10. NBC – Hilton Hotel
    FOX – Wollmans Rink in Central Park
    ABC – Lincoln Center
    CBS – Carnegie Hall
    CW – MSG

  13. ed, May 4,6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Where Invite Only, New York, NY (map)
    Admission Invite Only
    Description
    A&E Television Networks (AETN) brings together stars from the top shows on A&E, Lifetime and History for a remarkable evening to launch their 2011/2012 lineup. The casts from The Conversation, Project Five, The Tracey Gold Project, Project Runway, Last Man Standing, Billy the Exterminator, Storage Wars, Decoded, American Restoration, and Pawn Stars will all be present as the network salutes their work. Grammy Award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson will make a special performance during the evening.
    via Guest of A Guest

  15. Yes, I did. Most of their stars were there and got lots of pics. Most stars were very nice and took pics or signed things.

    • Sure, Christine. Thanks to your info I was there at 5 p.m. in perfect spot for seeing them come in. 🙂

      I’ll try sending them to your email.

  17. I know it may be hard to determine, but if anyone has any idea about what time the event would be starting if it says “morning” that would be really helpful. Thanks!

    • 8am and such. these events are a known thing alot of ebayers, fans etc go & hang out. so really the earlier you go the better.

  21. Thanks, Christine. Any further time/loc details on upfronts beg May 16 would be great. I’ll send any pics I get. 🙂

  22. Hi, I would like to try and meet some stars at the ABC upfront on May 17th. Do any of you know if there is a chance to see or talk to the starts, at the Lincoln Center? Also, do you know which stars will be there? Thanks from a French fan who will be in NY soon 🙂

  23. I REALLY want to go to the CW&FOX…I would love to get a pic…Thanks for posting the info @this&that….. the “official” locations. I hope so 🙂

  24. Hi I was wondering if the cw upfonts on the 19th are definetely being held at the theater at msg??????? I reallywnat to go wait outside and meet some stars especially from one tree hill have watche dthat show from the beginning ……..

  30. Angie Harmon tweeted that she’s going to be in NYC next week, so looks like she and Sasha Alexander will be both be in attendance at the TNT upfront. Last year it was at the Hammerstein Ballroom – are they held in different places every year?

  32. Thanks for the links Christine! The link to the CW upfront says 11am at the Time Warner Center while others have posted closer to 8am at Madison Square Garden. Does anyone know when, or more importantly WHERE they will be? I’ll send in any photos I get! Thanks!

  36. My computer is having issues. I can’t go on the website. Do you know where at what time the TNT ones are? I know it says breakfast but what time.

  37. im Planning on going to NBC upfront at The Hilton. I see it starts at 11am. Anyone know how early I should get their to see celebs arriving? Thanks for help!

  38. Hey how long are the upfronts? what time do the stars leave there? and what stars will be attending the cw and abc upfronts?

  39. What time would be good to go to the FOX upfronts? I was planning on missing school to go early to be in the front of the barricade.

    • hey christine! you guys said CW upfronts are at Time Warner center but i read somewhere else that it would be at Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center….any idea????

      • Hi Jackie! I came across this website and read ur tips on the upfronts – theyre pretty helpful! Im planning on coming to this years cw one, my first time and I’m so excited!

    • Hey, wanna meet up? I’m going with another friend (girl) just to see if we’ll get lucky and catch any of them. We want to go really early…if you’d like to join. We were thinking of trying the Time Warner first…since apparently there’s no confirmed location to be found online. I think you can ask the moderator to allow you to email me so we can coordinate? I’ll keep my inbox open

      • Hi Fabiola! Sounds good, the earliest I can get there is probably 9 =\ if it’s not there, lets check out lincoln center, i also saw something say it was there at 2:30. add me on facebook! facebook.com/mypaperheart352

        • Hey, I added ya. Haha we have something in common in our names…(hint, so you know it’s really me) yeah i saw the same “2:30” somewhere…I’m going to go in at like 7/8-ish I’m hoping. I also saw something about Madison Square Garden? …TTy on FB!

  52. Hey I’ve at the ABC upfronts for a while and I don’t know where to stand because I don’t see any barricades. Can anyone help?

  57. I am going to CW upfronts tomorrow, first time! – what time is good to get there? Where exactly do you go at Time Warner Center??

  58. I was planning on going tomorrow but my friend backed out. Not sure if I want to head over by myself. Last time I went to the upfronts was at MSG so I was a little more familiar with the setup.

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