TbA

TBA is an initialism commonly standing for “to be announced.” It is used as a placeholder in schedules, announcements, and planning documents to indicate that specific information has not yet been decided or disclosed. In events and programming, a date, location, lineup, or roster may be labeled TBA until details are confirmed. In media releases, release dates, venues, or featured participants may appear as TBA on promotional materials.

TBA is often contrasted with related terms such as TBD (to be determined) and TBC (to be confirmed). While TBA signals that information will be announced later, TBD indicates that a decision has not yet been made, and TBC implies that information has been or will be confirmed in due course.

Other uses of the acronym exist, including organization names or domain-specific abbreviations, but those are context-dependent and distinct from the scheduling shorthand. In most contexts, the meaning should be clarified if ambiguity could affect planning or communication.

Because TBA is a placeholder, it helps manage expectations in public calendars and official communications, while requiring updates once the information becomes available. The exact meaning and timing of the announcement are typically provided when the information is ready to be shared.