Dove Awards FAQ
WHEN ARE THE 56th ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS?
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena
5:00 pm - Doors Open
5:15 pm - PreTelecast Video
6:30-9:00 pm - Telecast Live Show
WHAT IS THE ATTIRE FOR THE GMA DOVE AWARDS?
Business/formal attire is encouraged.
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING THE SHOW?
Children under the age of 5 years old are not permitted. Minors under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
WHERE DO I PARK?
IS THERE ACCESSIBLE SEATING AVAILABLE?
Yes. The Bridgestone Arena is ADA-compliant. Be sure to specify your seating requirements when purchasing tickets.
WHAT IS THE LATEST I CAN ARRIVE TO THE ALLEN ARENA?
Venue doors close at 6:15 PM/Central. Due to the nature of television, it is important for guests to be in place before the show begins at 6:30 PM in Nashville.
HOW SHOULD I BOOK THE HOTEL?
Our 2025 hotel partners can be found here.
RECORDING AND IMAGE WAIVER
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) reserves the right to broadcast and transmit recorded content via TV, satellite, cable, internet, and any other means of distribution. The GMA also reserves the right to capture photographic images during the event and use them for promotional purposes. By entering, you agree to be filmed, photographed and recorded. You also agree that all material captured by the GMA may be used by the GMA and its partners for promotional purposes, worldwide.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Management/Venue reserves the right, without the refund of any portion of the ticket purchase price, to refuse admission to or eject any person whose conduct is deemed by management to be disorderly, who uses vulgar or abusive language or who fails to comply with these or other management rules. Breach of any of the foregoing will automatically terminate this license.