The 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will take place Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4. According to Church Newsroom, the worldwide broadcast will originate from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and reach audiences in more than 80 languages.
Four general sessions will feature messages from prophets, apostles, and other Church leaders, with no Saturday evening session scheduled. Here is a quick guide to the broadcast schedule, viewing options, conference preparation, on-demand availability, and in-person attendance.
October 2026 Conference at a Glance
General conference takes place twice each year, bringing Church members around the world together to learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Regular Sunday worship services are not held in Church meetinghouses during general conference weekends.
These key details from Church Newsroom provide a quick overview of the October conference:
- Dates: Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4
- Conference: 196th Semiannual General Conference
- Number of sessions: Four
- Length of each session: Two hours
- Broadcast location: Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Live languages: More than 80
- Saturday evening session: None
Complete Session Schedule
The conference will include morning and afternoon sessions on both Saturday and Sunday. All times provided by Church Newsroom are listed in mountain daylight time.
Viewers outside the Mountain Time Zone should confirm the corresponding time where they live. Each session will begin at the following time:
- Saturday morning session: 10 a.m. to noon MDT
- Saturday afternoon session: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. MDT
- Sunday morning session: 10 a.m. to noon MDT
- Sunday afternoon session: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. MDT
Where to Watch or Listen Live
Church Newsroom identifies several official ways to participate in the live broadcast. Language availability differs by platform, so viewers looking for a particular language should select their viewing option before the first session begins.
All four sessions will be available through the following channels:
- ChurchofJesusChrist.org broadcasts page: Live streaming in 80 languages
- Gospel Library: Live streaming in 80 languages
- General Conference YouTube channel: Live streaming in 14 languages
- Additional channels: Select radio, television, satellite, and digital broadcasts
Local availability will vary for television and radio broadcasts. Viewers who plan to use those options should check listings in their area before conference weekend.
Online platforms offer the broadest language selection listed in the Church Newsroom release. They also allow individuals, families, and groups to participate wherever they have access to the broadcast.
Prepare for a More Personal Experience
In a September 3 letter shared by Church Newsroom, the First Presidency invited everyone to “join as we hear the word of God” during the upcoming conference. They described general conference as “an opportunity to receive personal revelation as Church leaders give counsel and direction from the Lord.”
Preparing specific questions before conference provides a meaningful focus for listening. Viewers can then pay attention to particular words or teachings that address their concerns and strengthen their relationship with God.
“We encourage all to listen to, study, ponder and apply the counsel given,” the First Presidency stated. That invitation encourages participants to continue engaging with the messages after the live sessions conclude.
The Church of Jesus Christ also provides conference activities and resources for children and youth. Families can review those materials in advance and choose options suited to the ages and needs of their children.
How to Watch or Listen After Conference
Anyone who misses a session—or wants to revisit a favorite message—will have several on-demand options. Church Newsroom reports that conference teachings will become available in text, audio, and video after the broadcast.
The Church will eventually publish the messages in up to 98 languages. Conference content will be available through the following platforms:
On-demand formats allow viewers to study individual messages at their own pace. They also make it easier to review notes, find teachings on specific topics, and return to impressions received during the live broadcast.
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How to Attend in Salt Lake City
Free tickets are required to attend a session inside the Conference Center. The process for requesting tickets depends on where a Church member lives.
Church Newsroom provides the following attendance information:
- United States and Canada: Ask local ward or branch leaders about obtaining tickets distributed electronically through stakes and districts.
- Outside the United States and Canada: Ask the stake or district president to submit a ticket request on your behalf.
- Ticket request timing: Stake and district presidents outside the United States and Canada can begin ordering tickets three months before conference.
- Public transportation: Each conference ticket also serves as a Utah Transit Authority pass for travel to and from the sessions.
- Standby seating: Line up outside the Tabernacle 90 minutes before the desired session.
- Event requirements: Review current Temple Square event guidelines before arriving.
Standby admission depends on available seating and does not guarantee entrance to a session. Those with tickets should also allow enough time for transportation, security procedures, and seating.
General conference offers opportunities to worship with the worldwide Church, seek personal revelation, and hear counsel centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. How do you plan to participate in general conference this October?
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
