check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams will support CSV import for breakout room assignments starting mid-May 2026, allowing organizers to bulk-create rooms and pre-assign participants. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and existing controls remain. Inform organizers and update training materials accordingly.
Details:
Updated May 6, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're improving breakout room setup in Microsoft Teams by adding support for CSV import of breakout room assignments. This update helps organizers reduce manual setup time and prepare structured meetings-such as trainings, workshops, and large collaboration sessions-more efficiently.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 559387.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2026 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late May 2026 (previously mid-May).
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late May 2026 (previously mid-May) and completes by late June 2026 (previously late May).
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2026-04-15
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2026-05-07
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Direct effects for Operations**
Breakout Room Setup Efficiency
Without proper preparation, meeting organizers may struggle with the new CSV import feature, leading to confusion and inefficient meeting setups.
- roles: Meeting Organizers, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=559387
User Experience During Meetings
If organizers do not familiarize themselves with the new feature, participants may be assigned to incorrect breakout rooms, negatively impacting collaboration and engagement.
- roles: Meeting Participants, Meeting Organizers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=559387
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-07 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2026-05-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will support CSV import for breakout room assignments starting May 2026, enabling organizers to bulk create rooms and pre-assign participants. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and allows modifications during meetings, improving setup efficiency for structured sessions. | Microsoft Teams will support CSV import for breakout room assignments starting mid-May 2026, allowing organizers to bulk-create rooms and pre-assign participants. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and existing controls remain. Inform organizers and update training materials accordingly. |
| 2026-05-07 | MC Last Updated | 04/15/2026 08:00:06 | 2026-05-06T18:24:34Z |
| 2026-05-07 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're improving breakout room setup in Microsoft Teams by adding support for CSV import of breakout room assignments. This update helps organizers reduce manual setup time and prepare structured meetings-such as trainings, workshops, and large collaboration sessions-more efficiently. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 559387. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in early May 2026 and expect to complete by mid-May 2026. General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-May 2026 and completes by late May 2026. | Updated May 6, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're improving breakout room setup in Microsoft Teams by adding support for CSV import of breakout room assignments. This update helps organizers reduce manual setup time and prepare structured meetings-such as trainings, workshops, and large collaboration sessions-more efficiently. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 559387. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2026 (previously early May) and expect to complete by late May 2026 (previously mid-May). General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late May 2026 (previously mid-May) and completes by late June 2026 (previously late May). |
| 2026-05-07 | MC Title | Assign participants to breakout rooms using CSV import in Microsoft Teams meetings | (Updated) Assign participants to breakout rooms using CSV import in Microsoft Teams meetings |
| 2026-05-07 | MC End Time | 07/01/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-27T09:00:00Z |
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