Shark Tank Casting Call Coming to Philadelphia in 2026

It will be the only East Coast open casting call for the show this year.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 7:55pm

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Shark Tank, the popular ABC entrepreneurial reality TV show, is holding an open casting call in Philadelphia on March 18, 2026. This will be the only East Coast casting opportunity for the show this year, according to the Supervising Casting Producer Mindy Zemrak.

Why it matters

The Shark Tank casting call in Philadelphia represents a rare chance for East Coast-based entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas directly to the show's producers and potentially secure investment from the celebrity 'Sharks'. This is a high-profile opportunity that could launch the next big business success story.

The details

The Shark Tank open casting call will be held at the Events Center at Rivers Philadelphia from 10 AM to 5 PM on March 18, 2026. Wristbands will be distributed from 9 AM to 11 AM, and no one will be allowed to line up before 8 AM. Mindy Zemrak, the Supervising Casting Producer, said they were 'blown away' by the quality of entrepreneurs who presented at last year's Philadelphia casting call, which is why they decided to return.

  • The Shark Tank open casting call will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
  • Wristbands will be distributed from 9 AM to 11 AM on the day of the event.

The players

Mindy Zemrak

The Supervising Casting Producer of Shark Tank.

Rivers Philadelphia

The venue hosting the Shark Tank open casting call, located at 1001 North Delaware Avenue.

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What they’re saying

“We were blown away by last year's turnout and the quality of the entrepreneurs that presented to us. Returning to Philly was a no-brainer, and we can't wait to see what innovative brands and entrepreneurs will impress us with in March.”

— Mindy Zemrak, Supervising Casting Producer of Shark Tank (1057thehawk.com)

What’s next

Entrepreneurs interested in participating in the Shark Tank open casting call in Philadelphia on March 18, 2026 should arrive early to obtain a wristband and be prepared to pitch their business ideas to the show's producers.

The takeaway

The Shark Tank open casting call in Philadelphia represents a rare opportunity for East Coast-based entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas to the show's producers and potentially secure investment from the celebrity 'Sharks'. This high-profile event could help launch the next big entrepreneurial success story.