Calling all East Coast entrepreneurs!
Casting directors for ABC’s Shark Tank reality show announced that Shark Tank will be returning to Philadelphia for the FINAL in-person open call of 2026 and and it’s the ONLY East Coast opportunity.
Are you an entrepreneur that would love a chance to pitch your gig to the sharks? Do you live on the East coast? Then here is your chance. An open casting call for the show has been announced for March 18th. If you don’t live on the East coast, the show has one coming up on the west coast as well.
Tryout for ABC’s Shark Tank – Open Auditions Announced for 2026
SHARK TANK OPEN CASTING CALL
Date:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Time:
9AM-11AM – Wristbands Distributed
10AM – Interviews Begin
PLEASE NOTE: No one will be allowed to line up prior to 8AM on Wednesday, March 18th
Location:
THE EVENT CENTER @ RIVERS PHILADELPHIA
1001 N. DELAWARE AVE.
PHILADELPHIA, PA
MUST BE 18+ (OR ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN)
RIVERS PHILADELPHIA
FOR MORE INFO & ELIGBILITY VISIT: ABC.COM/SHARKTANK
FYI, those who do not live in the open auditions cities may apply online. Shark Tank has an online audition form that may allow entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses from the comfort of their own homes.

