MC1461165Microsoft Teams: Facilitator can join channel meetings

Updated October 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

What and why

We’re expanding Facilitator support in Microsoft Teams channel meetings. Users will be able to add Facilitator to channel meetings to take notes, manage the agenda, answer questions, and manage tasks.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 568936.

Rollout schedule

• Targeted Release: Beginning in early February 2027 (previously early November 2026) and expected to complete by mid-February 2027 (previously mid-November 2026)
• General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in mid-February 2027 (previously mid-November 2026) and expected to complete by early March 2027 (previously early December 2026)

Impact on your organization

Who is affected

• Organizations that have enabled Facilitator in Microsoft Teams
• Users licensed for Facilitator

Platforms and services

• Microsoft Teams
• Teams channel meetings

What will happen

• Users will be able to add Facilitator to channel meetings.
• Facilitator can take notes, manage the agenda, answer questions, and manage tasks.

Action required and recommendations

No action is required to prepare for this update.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.