The 2026 Grammys air on Sunday, February 1, 2026, live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and you can stream them on Paramount+ as well as through official Recording Academy channels for pre-shows and highlights.

Main show: where to watch

  • TV (U.S.) : Live on CBS on Sunday, February 1, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern / 5 p.m. Pacific.
  • Streaming (U.S.) :
    • Paramount+ live stream of the CBS broadcast.
* Paramount+ Premium: live and on-demand replay.

* Paramount+ Essential: on-demand viewing starting the day after the ceremony.
  • Official online options : CBS website/app sign‑in with a TV provider in supported regions.

If you are outside the U.S., local rights may vary by region, but CBS/Paramount+ are the core official broadcasters and streamers.

Key platforms table

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Platform Type What you get Region notes
CBS TV channel Live full Grammys broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.Primarily U.S.; available via cable/satellite/antenna.
Paramount+ Premium Streaming Live stream of CBS plus on‑demand replay after.Available in supported countries; catalog varies by region.
Paramount+ Essential Streaming On‑demand access after the live broadcast (no live CBS feed).Plan must be available in your country.
CBS.com / CBS app Streaming with TV login Live stream if you sign in with a participating TV provider.Availability depends on market and provider.

Pre‑show: red carpet and Premiere Ceremony

There are two big “before the show” pieces you can also watch.

  • Premiere Ceremony (where most awards are handed out)
    • Streams on the Recording Academy’s official YouTube channel.
* Also available at live.grammy.com.

* Starts around 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT on February 1, 2026.
  • Red carpet special (“GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet”)
    • Streams on live.grammy.com and the Recording Academy’s YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook.
* Starts at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT on February 1, 2026.

Cord‑cutters and international viewers

If you do not have traditional U.S. cable:

  • Use Paramount+ Premium for the live show if it is offered in your country.
  • In the U.S., live‑TV streaming bundles (like those that carry CBS) are another route; many offer free trials around big events.
  • Everywhere: you can still watch the Premiere Ceremony and a lot of red‑carpet and performance clips free on the Recording Academy’s YouTube and social channels.

Always be careful with random “free stream” links shared on forums or social media; many of them are spammy or unofficial.

TL;DR: Turn on CBS or open Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT for the main 2026 Grammys, and use the Recording Academy’s YouTube/live.grammy.com for the Premiere Ceremony and red‑carpet coverage.

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