The pre-nomination period for the 2027 XMA Fan Favorite categories is now open, with submissions accepted until October 15. The 2027 XMAs are scheduled for January 10, serving as the conclusion of X3 Expo L.A. LIVE.
2027 XMA Fan Favorite Categories Open for Pre-Nominations
LOS ANGELES — XMA event organizers have announced the opening of the pre-nomination period for the Fan Favorite categories for the January 2027 ceremony. The deadline for submissions is October 15.
The 2027 XMAs will take place on January 10. This event will conclude X3 Expo L.A. LIVE, which is scheduled for January 8-9. X3 Expo L.A. LIVE is described as North America’s largest assembly of stars, bringing together fans and industry insiders. The expo will feature attractions highlighting modern media and pleasure technology. The latest edition of the international expo is set to include special showcases, live entertainment, and star booths offering exclusive merchandise and personal meet-and-greets.
The 2027 XMA Fan Favorite categories include:
- Fav Female Star
- Fav Male Star
- Fav Trans Star
- Fav Girl/Girl Star
- Fav Gay Star
- Fav MILF Star
- Fav BBW Star
- Fav Cosplay Star
- Fav Fetish Star
This announcement was made on September 15, 2026, by XBIZ Editors.
Recent Industry Developments
Several other industry developments have been reported recently. On September 15, 2026, the California state legislature passed a bill to impose stricter compliance standards for user-generated content (UGC) on adult websites. This bill now awaits the governor’s signature. Also on September 15, 2026, CollabGPS launched a badge system for user verification, rolling out a "Verification Badge" update.
Recent content releases include Tiffani Time starring with Cody Arizona in Kink.com’s “Divine Bitches” series, titled “Muscle Match Up,” released on September 14, 2026. Rachael Cavalli stars with Charlie Forde, Summer Kline, and Coco Lovelock in the Girlsway release, “A Romantic Time for the Whole Fam,” also on September 14, 2026. Kasey Kei stars with Marica Hase in a scene from the Evil Angel series “Transsexual Angel,” released on September 14, 2026. Andi Avalon stars with Joshua Lewis in the Family Strokes series “Perv Mom,” released on September 14, 2026. Nicole Kitt stars in Elegant Angel’s "Daggers," a new murder mystery, released on September 14, 2026. Dorcel released director Franck Vicomte’s “Luxure: My Wife's Nights” on September 14, 2026. Aleksa Mink made her debut for Jules Jordan Video alongside Lexington Steele on September 14, 2026.
Multi-XMAs winner Cherie DeVille was featured in a Wired Magazine article titled "A Teen Girl’s Death Is Prompting Calls to Ban Choking in Porn," published on September 14, 2026.
Previous XMA Events and Awards
The XMAs have a history of recognizing achievements in adult entertainment. The 2026 XMAs took place on January 21, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium. The 2025 XMAs also occurred on January 21, 2025. The XMA Creator Awards, presented by Fansly, were held on May 16, 2026, at M2 in Miami Beach. The 2026 Euro XMAs took place on September 15, 2026, at Theater Amsterdam.
Pre-nomination periods for other XMA-related awards have also been announced previously. The XMA Creator Awards pre-nomination period was live as of March 5, 2026, and closed on March 21. Categories for the XMA Creator Awards included Male Clip Creator of the Year, Gay Clip Creator of the Year, POV Clip Artist of the Year, Fetish Clip Creator of the Year, and Faceless Clip Artist of the Year.
Key Facts
- The pre-nomination period for the 2027 XMA Fan Favorite categories is open.
- The deadline for submissions is October 15.
- The 2027 XMAs will be held on January 10.
- The XMAs will conclude X3 Expo L.A. LIVE, running January 8-9.
- X3 Expo L.A. LIVE is North America’s largest assembly of stars.
- Fan Favorite categories include Fav Female Star, Fav Male Star, and Fav Trans Star.
