Similar to a fantasy sports draft, judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Mel B each build a roster of their favorite acts and guide them throughout the competition.

The qualifiers continue. One act is given a Golden Buzzer and earns a spot in the finals, and the audience vote sends five acts through to the semi-finals.

The qualifiers continue. One act is given a Golden Buzzer and earns a spot in the finals, and the audience vote sends five acts through to the semi-finals.

The qualifiers conclude. One act is given a Golden Buzzer and earns a spot in the finals, and the audience vote sends five acts through to the semi-finals.

The semi-finals begin as the remaining acts perform. Two acts receive Golden Buzzers and advance to the finals, joined by a third chosen by the audience voters.

The semi-finals continue. The remaining acts perform. Two acts receive Golden Buzzers and advance to the finals, joined by a third chosen by the audience voters.