How to Watch the 2026 'Grammy Awards' on TV, Online, and Streaming
The Grammys are still the biggest night in the music industry, and the one award that most artists covet the most. That is why many music fans can't wait to see which performers will take home one of the golden gramophones this year. Here is exactly how to watch the ceremony live and on demand.
How to Watch the 2026 Grammy Awards: TV, Streaming, and Online Options
The 68th Grammy Awards will take place live on February 1, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT. The Grammy Awards website reveals that there are several ways fans will be able to watch the main show and pre-shows. CBS will be the home of the main telecast. So, anyone who can watch that network on cable, satellite, antenna, or through a live TV service, like YouTube TV, is all set.
Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will also be able to watch live, through access to the CBS feed, or on demand afterward. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will be able to enjoy the full show on demand starting the day after, February 2.
Even people who can watch through CBS or Paramount+ may want to choose to watch through live.GRAMMY.com instead. That website will offer a multi-camera immersive experience that will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the full performances, acceptance speeches, backstage interviews, and more live coverage. This could be the best option for die-hard music fans who want to see it all.
How to Watch the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony and Red Carpet Coverage
The Grammy Awards main telecast will be hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time. It will also feature performances from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Clipse, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and more. However, the bulk of the awards, more than 80 categories, are given out earlier in the day during the Premiere Ceremony. That arguably makes the Premiere Ceremony must see for any devoted fans who want to see the biggest accomplishments in the recording industry celebrated.
The 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will start at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET. That will be followed by GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet, which will begin airing at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET. Both specials will stream live, free, and without the need for a subscription on the Recording Academy's YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook accounts, as well as on live.GRAMMY.com.