UPDATED: 2012 TV Network Upfronts Schedule & NYC locations

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Though most of the major Network TV Upfronts don’t take place until May, we’ve already had several readers ask when and where this year’s events will take place so we wanted to share the 2012 schedule.

The Upfronts are annual presentations where the TV networks reveal their fall line-ups to advertisers. They also bring the biggest stars of their biggest shows out on stage to really impress the reporters. Though there is no public access to these events, they can still be a perfect opportunity to meet celebrities as they are arriving or leaving.

Check out some tips for meeting celebs at the Upfronts here.

Below is the schedule of this year’s Upfronts. Stay tuned for more information about the exact venues for each event as more information becomes available.

Also, feel free to use this post as an Open Thread to discuss where and how to meet celebs during the 2012 TV Network Upfronts in the comments below!

MARCH
DateNetworkCityEvent
March 1, 2012The HubNew YorkEvening
March 7, 2012BBC AmericaLos AngelesEvening
March 8, 2012Fox News ChannelLos Angeles5pm
March 8, 2012The HubChicagoEvening
March 13, 2012Disney ChannelNew YorkEvening
March 14, 2012Crown Media Family NetworksNew YorkLunch
March 14, 2012NickelodeonNew YorkLate Afternoon
March 15, 2012NBC News/MSNBCNew YorkLunch
March 15, 2012The HubWest HollywoodEvening
March 19, 2012ABC FamilyNew YorkAfternoon
March 20, 2012TV OneNew YorkLunch
March 20, 2012Scripps NetworkBostonAfternoon
March 20, 2012IFCNew YorkLate Afternoon/Evening
March 21, 2012GSNNew YorkMorning
March 21, 2012Fox News ChannelChicagoLate Afternoon/Evening
March 22, 2012AMCNew YorkEvening
March 22, 2012Discovery CommunicationsChicagoLate Afternoon/Evening
March 27, 2012Scripps NetworkDetroitLate Afternoon/Evening
March 27, 2012NickelodeonLos AngelesMorning
March 27, 2012nuvoTVLos AngelesEvening
March 28, 2012Cartoon NetworkNew YorkLate Afternoon
March 29, 2012Scripps NetworkMinneapolisAfternoon
March 29, 2012BBC AmericaChicagoEvening
March 29, 2012CNBCNew YorkEvening
APRIL
DateNetworkCityEvent
April 3, 2012Scripps NetworksDallasAfternoon
April 4, 2012BravoNew YorkEvening
April 5, 2012Discovery CommunicationsNew YorkLate Afternoon/Evening
April 12, 2012BET NetworksLos AngelesLunch
April 16, 2012BET NetworksChicagoLunch
April 17, 2012nuvoTVChicagoEvening
April 18, 2012BET NetworksNew YorkEvening
April 18, 2012Scripps NetworksChicagoLate Afternoon/Evening
April 18, 2012Style NetworkNew YorkBreakfast
April 19, 2012Discovery CommunicationsLALate Afternoon/Evening
April 19, 2012Hulu NewFrontNew YorkMorning
April 19, 2012BravoDallasEvening
April 19, 2012BBC AmericaNew YorkEvening
April 19, 2012NickelodeonChicagoMorning
April 23, 2012Scripps NetworksNew YorkLate Afternoon/Evening
April 24, 2012Microsoft Advertising Digital ShowcaseNew YorkMorning
April 24, 2012AOL Digital Content NewFrontNew YorkLate Afternoon
April 24, 2012SyfyNew YorkEvening
April 24, 2012nuvoTVNew YorkEvening
April 25, 2012It happens on Yahoo!New York
April 25, 2012BravoChicagoEvening
April 25, 2012OxygenNew YorkEvening
April 26, 2012Digitas NewFrontNew YorkAfternoon
April 26, 2012Big Content: From Video to Bloggers to BlockbustersNew York
April 26, 2012MTVNew YorkLate Afternoon
April 30, 2012Scripps NetworksAtlantaAfternoon
April 30, 2012E!New YorkEvening
MAY
DateNetworkCityEvent
May 2, 2012Google/YouTubeNew York Late Afternoon/Evening
May 3, 2012Scripps NetworksLos AngelesLate Afternoon/Evening
May 9, 2012A&E NetworksNew YorkEvening
May 14, 2012NBC-TVNew YorkMorning
May 14, 2012Fox-TVNew YorkAfternoon
May 14, 2012Azteca AmericaNew YorkEvening
May 15, 2012ESPNNew YorkMorning
May 15, 2012UnivisionNew YorkMorning
May 15, 2012ABC-TVNew YorkAfternoon
May 15, 2012Discovery U.S. HispanicNew YorkAfternoon
May 15, 2012TelemundoNew YorkEvening
May 16, 2012Turner BroadcastingNew YorkMorning
May 16, 2012NCM Media NetworksNew YorkAfternoon
May 16, 2012Fox Hispanic MediaNew YorkAfternoon
May 16, 2012CBS-TVNew YorkAfternoon
May 16, 2012V-MENew YorkAfternoon
May 16, 2012Tr3s: MTV, Música y MásNew YorkEvening
May 17, 2012The CWNew YorkMorning
May 17, 2012USA NetworkNew YorkEvening

UPDATE: Below are the locations where this year’s major Upfront Presentations will be held:


NBC
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave.; 11 a.m., May 14

Fox
Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway; 4 p.m., May 14
Post-show party following the presentation set for Wollman Rink in Central Park.

ESPN

Best Buy Theater, 1515 Broadway; 9:30 a.m., May 15
Sage Steele & Mike Greenberg will host the breakfast and presentation featuring appearances from the sports network’s personalities.

Univision

New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 West 42nd St.; 11 a.m., May 15
Reception to follow at Cipriani, 89 East 42nd St.

ABC
Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, 132 W. 65th St.; 4 p.m., May 15
In keeping with tradition, Jimmy Kimmel will roast his network — among others.

Telemundo
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45th St.; 6 p.m., May 15
Cocktail reception to follow at the Edison Ballroom.

TNT/TBS
Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 West 34th St.; 9:30 a.m., May 16
Lunch reception to follow, starting at 11:30 a.m. at Del Posto, 85 10th Ave.

CBS
Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave.; 4 p.m., May 16
Reception to follow at the Tent at Lincoln Center.

Adult Swim

Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd St.; 9 p.m., May 16
Performance by rapper T.I.

The CW
New York City Center, 131 West 55th St.; 10:30 a.m., May 17

USA Network
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway; 2:45 p.m., May 17
The cable network’s first presentation will feature performances by Jennifer Hudson and Mark Ronson.

You can also find information about some of the talent agencies holding parties, and where they will be held, during the Upfronts at THR.

Thanks to Maria for sharing the above photo with Ian Somerhalder taken outside last year’s CW Upfront Presentation!

Schedule Source: MediaBizBlggers
Location Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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89 COMMENTS

  8. For the people who went last year, when it says its in the morning, what time is that usually? I’m interested in going to the NBC upfronts

  12. Last year, a couple of friends and I went up for the Fox upfronts and stopped by the NBC ones on our way up (They were morning and afternoon of the same day last year as well) I’d have to say the morning ones… they were still in there when we stopped around like 10? As far as Fox goes, I don’t know if it’ll be the same way or the same place as last year, but we were camped out in/around Central Park for the majority of the day. As far as afternoon, I’m going to say like 4-ish was when people started getting there. I looked back on my blog because I knew I took a picture of the empty tent and that was timestamped 2:46. I think. 🙂 Hope that was helpful.

  14. I have a question, how do you know what celebs will actually be showing up? I want to go for the FOX and CW upfronts, but I also haven’t the slightest idea where they’re located. HELLLLP.

  16. the FOX upfronts were held at the beacon theater last year as well right? Was it hard to meet people there? since the venue is like any other concert venue in NYC and there isn’t much room for people to hang out.

    • I believe that’s where they were, but the after-party seems to be where the opportunity for meetings are. However, beware of the paparazzi. They seem to be outstandingly vicious (to the point of threatening bodily harm if you so much add reach your arm past.)

      • thanks for that! i’ve been around most of the NYC paparazzi since 2007 even though this is really my first upfronts actually going to the events. i’ve usually just hung at hotels/after parties in past years so i was just trying to get the feel of the actual presentation venue. My only issue is not everyone usually goes to the after party

  17. I was just wondering, I want to do the fox upfront, but I know they can get a bit crazy, do I have a better chance of meeting and getting photos with people at the upfront or the afterparty? Also, does anyone know what time the afterparty is?

  18. I’d also like to know if it’s easier to meet people at the Upfronts or at the afterparty. Also, how long is the Upfronts presentation? If I see the people go in but didn’t get a picture with someone, should I wait until the presentation is done and they come out again?

      • What time do you plan to go? I have school that gets out at two that day, so I couldn’t be there before that. Would it still be worth it, or would lots of people already be there.

  21. For people who have gone in previous years – what time is the FOX Upfronts after party and how long does it last? Just wondering how many hours I have to wait until they leave. Also, what time do you think fans should go to the afterparty?

    • The afterparty is right after the presentation. It lasts for about 40 minutes to an hour, so they will start popping up at the party shorty after the presentation.

  22. Starting to set up, signs spotted:
    Fox Upfronts! RT @101bored @olv on 74th st between broadway & Amsterdam along Amsterdam towards 75th At beacon theater

  24. Is it better to go to the Fox Upfront or the afterparty to wait outside for people? In other words, at which location will I be able to get pictures with them? Thank you so much to anyone who answers!

    • Frank: You’ve got a much bigger chance to get pictures at the afterparty. They’re usually in a hury before/during/after the actual presentation although some let you take pictures there too. I went to the FOX upfronts last year and met many at outside the afterparty.

  25. I’m gonna go to the CW Upfronts, since it starts at 10.30am, what time should I be there? And also, any news on the CW afterparty!?

  28. Hey Caroline,

    Can you please confirm the location and time for the CW Upfronts? I would really like to go. Would 10:30 am assure a front place near the barricades?

    • Well, I will be going to this address it says above on this page:

      New York City Center, 131 West 55th St.; 10:30 a.m., May 17

      I will probably be there around 7:30/8am just to make sure to get a place right in the front. I think 10:30am would be too late cause that’s when the Upfronts start…and I’m guessing people will be arriving before that…!? No idea though, that’s why I will go as early as possible.

    • Hey, I went this morning for NBC. Missed them going in but I saw some people coming out. Only a few stars crossed the street to take pics/sign autographs…others just went into their cars. I managed to get a pic with Megan hilty from Smash…I was hoping for the rest of the Smash cast too but no luck. They were coming out from 2 exits so maybe I missed them. I really wanted to see the Grimm cast, but they just got into their cars. Overall it was still pretty awesome!

  31. I was at the after party for FOX, you could actually get pretty close, but of course Paparazzi block a lot! Anyways I know Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder have been in NYC for a couple days, anyone spot em?!

  35. For people who were at the NBC ones yesterday. What time did stars arrive? I want to go to the CW on Thursday but have to be at work. Trying to gauge if it’s worth it

  36. Sorry, I thought someone added this link above, but I guess not, here is the list of parties too: https://www.deadline.com/2012/05/2012-upfronts-schedule-party-list/
    PARTY LOCATIONS:
    TUESDAY 8:30 PM: ABC Party
    Dream Hotel Downtown, 355 West 16th St.
    WEDNESDAY 9:00 PM: Adult Swim Upfront Party – performance by Rapper T.I.
    Roseland Ballroom, 239 W 52nd Street
    WEDNESDAY CBS Reception to follow Upfronts (at 4 pm) at The Tent at Lincoln Center, Damrosch Park, W. 62nd St between Columbus & Amsterdam Aves
    WEDNESDAY TNT/TBS Lunch at t Del Posto, 85 10th Ave.
    THURSDAY 7:00 PM: CW After Party, Colicchio & Sons, 85 10th Ave.

    • Thanks! CW after party is so late. Must be more press stuff in the afternoon after the morning upfront or something

  40. some people met glee cast at some afterparty for the upfronts but it wasnt the central park one anyone have any idea on which one it was? (i think it was nbc)

  42. Thinking of going in for the CW one at 10:30 am tomorrow. Anyone have any ideas of when to arrive? And the chances of getting a photo with any actors/actresses? Or am I better off going to the after-party at 7pm? And anyone have any ideas of when to arrive for that and same photo question as well… Just looking for some opinions or someone who has had experience going! 🙂

    • From the last up fronts and from what people are experiencing this year, I think people have generally been having pretty good luck. The CW upfront is likely to be more crowded this year as all of the up fronts have been more crowded. Also, since the Vampire Diaries, Supernatural , and Gossip Girl cast will definitely be there I would expect crowds. I would go at least 2 hours before for the up fronts and an hr or so before for the party. People do seem to be getting photos with cast which is great. I hope yo have luck tomorrow, wish I could be there. but alas I have work.

  44. Hey,
    Is it okay to ask here where the actors are staying? I saw pics on someone’s flickr outside a hotel that looks like it’s in midtown (with Ian Somerhalder, Jensen Ackles etc) but couldn’t place which one it was. Anyone know? It seemed in past years that there was a main hotel where most of the actors stayed. Thanks.

  47. Any idea if the USA network is having an after party?? And where it is?

    I would LOVE to go to the upfronts but I can’t make it…

  49. Does anyone know where to stand for the CW UPFRONTS? I’m here and there are barricades everywhere but I don’t know where to go. If anyone is here, please comment!

  50. From the twitter feed this morning it looks like fans made out really well at the CW upfronts. I’m probably going to be down at the party later. Anyone else going?

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