check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Teams, Windows
Platform:
Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams is redesigning the Meet app into a unified Events app for streamlined creation, discovery, and management of webinars, town halls, and custom events. Rollout starts late February 2026 with general availability by late June. No admin action required; existing meetings and controls remain unchanged.
Details:
Updated March 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We are introducing a redesigned Meet app in Microsoft Teams that delivers a new, unified Events experience. This update modernizes how users create, discover, and manage events-bringing webinars, town halls, and custom events into a single streamlined workflow. Users will continue to access their current Meetings and Audio recap experiences without any disruption.
Please note that with this change, the app will also be renamed to "Events".
Screenshot 1: Discover experience for attendees showing Events happening now and upcoming
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 547834.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2026 (previously early February) and expect to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously mid-February).
General Availability: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2026 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late June 2026 (previously late April).
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Created:
2026-02-05
updated:
2026-04-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Confusion
Users may experience confusion due to the change in app name and interface, leading to potential delays in event creation and management.
- roles: Event Organizers, General Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=547834#Roadmap
Training Gaps
Without proper preparation and training, users may struggle to utilize new features effectively, impacting their ability to manage events efficiently.
- roles: Event Organizers, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=547834#Roadmap
Increased Support Requests
The transition to a new app may lead to an increase in support requests as users encounter issues or have questions about the new functionalities.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Event Organizers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=547834#Roadmap
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-04-10 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | |
| 2026-04-10 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | Rolling out |
| 2026-03-31 | MC Last Updated | 02/20/2026 18:46:39 | 2026-03-30T19:55:29Z |
| 2026-03-31 | MC Messages | Updated February 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We are introducing a redesigned Meet app in Microsoft Teams that delivers a new, unified Events experience. This update modernizes how users create, discover, and manage events-bringing webinars, town halls, and custom events into a single streamlined workflow. Users will continue to access their current Meetings and Audio recap experiences without any disruption. Screenshot 1: Discover experience for attendees showing Events happening now and upcoming This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 547834. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2026 (previously early February) and expect to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously mid-February). General Availability: We will begin rolling out early April 2026 and expect to complete by late April 2026. | Updated March 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline and content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We are introducing a redesigned Meet app in Microsoft Teams that delivers a new, unified Events experience. This update modernizes how users create, discover, and manage events-bringing webinars, town halls, and custom events into a single streamlined workflow. Users will continue to access their current Meetings and Audio recap experiences without any disruption. Please note that with this change, the app will also be renamed to "Events". Screenshot 1: Discover experience for attendees showing Events happening now and upcoming This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 547834. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2026 (previously early February) and expect to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously mid-February). General Availability: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2026 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late June 2026 (previously late April). |
| 2026-03-31 | MC End Time | 06/02/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-31T09:00:00Z |
| 2026-03-31 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is redesigning the Meet app to unify event creation, discovery, and management for webinars, town halls, and custom events. Rollout begins late February 2026, with no admin action needed. Existing meetings remain accessible, and the update includes a centralized Events hub and enhanced scheduling features. | Microsoft Teams is redesigning the Meet app into a unified Events app for streamlined creation, discovery, and management of webinars, town halls, and custom events. Rollout starts late February 2026 with general availability by late June. No admin action required; existing meetings and controls remain unchanged. |
| 2026-03-17 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2026-02-21 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We are introducing a redesigned Meet app in Microsoft Teams that delivers a new, unified Events experience. This update modernizes how users create, discover, and manage events-bringing webinars, town halls, and custom events into a single streamlined workflow. Users will continue to access their current Meetings and Audio recap experiences without any disruption. Screenshot 1: Discover experience for attendees showing Events happening now and upcoming This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 547834. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2026 and expect to complete by mid-February 2026. General Availability: We will begin rolling out early April 2026 and expect to complete by late April 2026. | Updated February 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We are introducing a redesigned Meet app in Microsoft Teams that delivers a new, unified Events experience. This update modernizes how users create, discover, and manage events-bringing webinars, town halls, and custom events into a single streamlined workflow. Users will continue to access their current Meetings and Audio recap experiences without any disruption. Screenshot 1: Discover experience for attendees showing Events happening now and upcoming This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, and Teams for the web and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 547834. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late February 2026 (previously early February) and expect to complete by mid-March 2026 (previously mid-February). General Availability: We will begin rolling out early April 2026 and expect to complete by late April 2026. |
| 2026-02-21 | MC Title | Events in Meet app – Introducing a redesigned, unified Events experience in Microsoft Teams | (Updated) Events in Meet app – Introducing a redesigned, unified Events experience in Microsoft Teams |
| 2026-02-21 | MC Last Updated | 02/05/2026 01:08:34 | 2026-02-20T18:46:39Z |
| 2026-02-21 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2026-02-21 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is redesigning the Meet app to unify Events, streamlining creation, discovery, and management of webinars, town halls, and custom events. Rollout starts February 2026 (targeted) and April 2026 (general). Existing meetings remain unchanged; no admin action needed. Training updates are recommended. | Microsoft Teams is redesigning the Meet app to unify event creation, discovery, and management for webinars, town halls, and custom events. Rollout begins late February 2026, with no admin action needed. Existing meetings remain accessible, and the update includes a centralized Events hub and enhanced scheduling features. |
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