Where to watch the Grammys: Live stream the 2026 awards ceremony
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Music's Biggest Night returns for a 68th year. We've compiled everything you need to know about the Grammy Awards, including how to watch the Grammys, some of the top nominees and presenters, and which stars you can expect to see perform.
Trevor Noah returns to host the Grammys for the sixth year in a row, going live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar leads the nomination count with a whopping nine nods, and Lady Gaga follows close behind with seven nominations.
Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor are among the top talent announced as presenters. As always, fans can also expect a night of top-notch musical performances. Scheduled performers include Addison Rae, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, KATSEYE, Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, Sabrina Carpenter, ROSÉ, and Tyler, the Creator, among others.
To make sure you don't miss out on one second of Grammy Award action, we've rounded up everything you need to know about tuning in. If you don't want to read any further: the cheapest way to live stream the Grammys without a free trial in the US is via Paramount Plus (specifically, the Premium tier). Below, we'll also highlight a few streaming service alternatives with free trials.
What channel are the Grammys on?
The Grammy Awards will air on CBS in the US, airing live on both coasts. The awards ceremony will officially kick off on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and is scheduled to run until 11:30 p.m.
Where to watch the Grammys in the US
Cord-cutters have several options when it comes to live streaming the Grammys, including services like Paramount Plus, DirecTV, and Fubo, among others.
Paramount Plus is CBS's direct streaming counterpart. Viewers hoping to live stream the Grammys will need to sign up for the Paramount Plus Premium tier, which costs $14 a month, to unlock CBS live streaming. This plan also comes with ad-free on-demand streaming and Showtime programming. You can learn more in our comprehensive Paramount Plus guide.
If you'd prefer a service with a free trial, a few of the best live TV streaming services we've tested might do the trick. DirecTV carries CBS in several of its plans, including all signature subscriptions and two genre packs. The cheapest way to live stream CBS is with a subscription to DirecTV MyNews, which carries around 10 key news networks, like CBS. Local channel coverage can vary by region, so we recommend double-checking that CBS is available in your ZIP code before subscribing. MyNews costs $40 a month. You can also try DirecTV's signature plans, which start at $90 a month and offer 90+ channels for DirecTV Entertainment. DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for new customers.
Fubo is another one of our top live TV recommendations. CBS is available on all plans except Fubo Latino. Subscriptions start at $56 a month for DirecTV Sports + News, which carries around 29 popular channels. New users can get $10 off their first month after a five-day free trial. If you'd prefer something with more channels, you can give Fubo Pro a try for $74 a month.
How to watch the Grammys from anywhere
If you're traveling away from home and still hoping to tune in, you can keep up with your usual services with the help of a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are handy tools that let people change their virtual locations. This way, they can use their usual websites and apps from anywhere, just like they would back home. They're also instant ways to improve cybersecurity. Since the services we've recommended require US methods of payment, this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.
NordVPN is our top recommendation. It's user-friendly and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can learn more in our NordVPN review.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.