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Hosted for the sixth consecutive year by Trevor Noah, the 2026 Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on both coasts on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. Since the ceremony airs on CBS, cord-cutters can stream it live on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV.
The Grammys will also livestream on Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime). Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not be able to watch the awards show live, however they will be able to access it on-demand the following day (U.S. only).
At a Glance: How to Watch 68th Annual Grammy Awards
As for the red carpet livestream, E!’s red carpet coverage begins at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET with Live From E!: Countdown to the Grammys, hosted by Zanna Roberts Rassi, Erin Lim Rhodes and Devon Walker, and is also streamable on any live TV streaming service that carries E!, including DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Following that two-hour pre-show, Zuri Hall and Keltie Knight will host another two-hour pre-show, Live From E!: Grammys. This begins at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET, and once again, is streamable via DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
While the easiest way to catch both the ceremony and E!’s carpet online for free is through DirecTV’s five-day trial, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead. Plus, see below for this year’s nominees, performers and presenters.
Where to Watch the Grammys 2026 for Free: Air Date and Time, Red Carpet Livestream
The 2026 Grammy Awards air on CBS on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV). Paramount+ Premium subscribers can also livestream the event. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to stream it the following day (U.S. only).
The ceremony is preceded by four hours of E!’s televised red carpet coverage, starting at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET— E! can be livestreamed via DirecTV, Sling or Hulu + Live TV.
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can catch the starry evening at no cost; learn more about each option below.
Additionally, DirecTV is currently running a limited-time promotion on its Genre Packs, including its MyNews package, offering local, national and international news plus live award shows for $34.99 per month for the first two months (and $39.99 monthly thereafter). Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup with Genre Packs (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)
Watch the Grammys on CBS with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Watch the 2026 Grammys on CBS for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
Grammy Nominations 2026
Kendrick Lamar leads the nominees with nine nods, followed by Lady Gaga with seven. Lamar, Gaga, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter all have noms in the album, song and record of the year categories.
See here for the full list of 2026 Grammy nominees.
Grammy Performers 2026
This year’s Grammy performers include Bruno Mars, Rosé, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Tyler, the Creator, Clipse and Pharrell Williams along with this year’s best new artist nominees: Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, Katseye, Addison Rae, Sombr, Lola Young and The Marias.
Grammy Presenters 2026
The 2026 Grammy presenters include Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor, with an additional surprise presenter to be revealed onstage.
Grammy Winners 2026
The Hollywood Reporter will be updating the 2026 Grammy winners list live. Stay tuned.
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