2026 grammys where to watch
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
| Platform | Type | What you get | Region notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBS | TV channel | Live full Grammys broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. | [1][3][5]Primarily U.S.; available via cable/satellite/antenna. | [5]
| Paramount+ Premium | Streaming | Live stream of CBS plus on‑demand replay after. | [10][5]Available in supported countries; catalog varies by region. | [10]
| Paramount+ Essential | Streaming | On‑demand access after the live broadcast (no live CBS feed). | [5]Plan must be available in your country. | [5]
| CBS.com / CBS app | Streaming with TV login | Live stream if you sign in with a participating TV provider. | [3][5]Availability depends on market and provider. | [5]
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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