MC1461165 - (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Facilitator can join channel meetings

Microsoft 365 Message Center announcement MC1461165.

Message Center ID

MC1461165

Category

stay Informed

Severity

normal

Services

Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Tags

Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Roadmap ID

568936

Platforms

Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac, Web

Published

2026-08-24

Last updated

2026-09-23

Expires

2027-01-11

Updated September 23, 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 November 2026 (previously mid-September) and expected to complete by mid-November 2026 (previously late September) General Availability (Worldwide): Beginning in mid-November 2026 (previously late September) and expected to complete by early December 2026 (previously mid-October) [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.