SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: Creator sign-ups open at 12 AM ET
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10: Creator sign-ups close at 11:59 PM ET
We will be preparing auction pages and emailing creators to confirm that all their details are correct before Preview Week.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31: Preview Week
Potential bidders can peruse all the auctions and start building their list of fanworks to bid on. We will also use this time to make corrections to auction pages before bidding begins.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Bids open at 12 AM ET
All auction pages are live. Let the bidding begin!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7: Bids close at 11:59:59 PM ET
We will email auction winners to confirm the details of their winning bids and give instructions on how to send in donation receipts. Once we receive a winner’s receipt, we will connect them to their creator.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14: Donation receipts are due by 11:59 PM ET
This is the last day that winners may send us their donation receipt. Failure to send in proof of donation by the deadline will mean the winning bid will go to the second-highest bidder.
NOVEMBER 2027: Soft deadline for MTH 2026 works
This is when we would like to have most, if not all, of the MTH 2026 works posted or completed by. If you are unable to meet this deadline, that is okay as long as you are in touch with your winner and your winner is aware of your progress. You will still be eligible to sign up as a creator for MTH 2027.
SEPTEMBER 2028: Hard deadline for MTH 2026 works
Creators must fulfill all of their MTH 2026 auctions before MTH 2028 sign-ups open to participate as creators for 2028 or any auctions after 2028.