Creating Events Using the Calendar Channel App in Microsoft Teams

Access all events in the channel from one place. All members can add events to the calendar and view event details.

Note: This feature is only available on Standard Channels. Private and Shared Channels do not have this functionality.

  1. Select the channel you want to create a calendar in.
    Microsoft Teams channel list with the target channel highlighted
  2. Select the + sign at the top of the channel.
    Channel tab bar with the plus sign button highlighted for adding a new app or tab
  3. Select Channel calendar from the available apps.
    • You may have to search for the app in the search bar.
    App picker dialog with the Channel Calendar app highlighted in the list of available apps
  4. Give the calendar a name and click Save.
    Channel calendar setup dialog showing a name field and the Save button highlighted

Note: When creating an event in the channel calendar, all members of that channel will be able to view and join the meeting in the channel calendar app. If you want individuals to be able to get an invite emailed to them, you must click the "Send personal invites" option in the meeting details.

  1. Click the Channel Calendar app in the channel you created it in.
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    Microsoft Teams channel list and channel tab bar with the Channel Calendar tab highlighted
  2. Click the Add new event button.
    Channel calendar view with the Add new event button highlighted
  3. Fill out the following information:
    • Event Title
    • Add required attendees (You only have to do this if users are not a member of the channel)
    • Select Date and Time of Event
    • Select team and channel
      • If you want individuals to be able to get an invite emailed to them, you must click the "Send personal invites" option.
    • Add Location (Optional)
    • Add meeting details
    New event creation form showing fields for Event Title, attendees, date and time, team and channel, and the Send personal invites option highlighted
  4. Click Send.
    • The event will show on both the Teams channel calendar and your Outlook calendar.
    New event creation form with the Send button highlighted in the upper right corner
    Teams channel calendar view showing the newly created event appearing on the calendar