critics choice awards 2026 where to watch
The 2026 Critics Choice Awards (31st annual) will air live on E! and USA Network on Sunday, January 4, 2026, and will also be available to stream via USANetwork.com and the USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen apps, with next‑day streaming on Peacock.
Main ways to watch
- Cable / live TV :
- E! and USA Network will both carry the full ceremony live from 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT to 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
* If you already have cable or a live TV package that includes E! or USA, you can just tune in there at showtime.
- Streaming the live broadcast :
- You can stream the Critics Choice Awards live on USANetwork.com with a TV provider login, as well as through the USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen apps.
* These apps are available on most smart TVs, streaming sticks, and mobile devices; you simply sign in with your cable or live‑TV credentials.
- Next‑day on Peacock :
- The full ceremony will be available the next day on Peacock, which is useful if you miss the live airing or do not have traditional cable.
Red carpet and extras
- Red carpet special :
- “LIVE from E!: Critics Choice Awards” red carpet show will air ahead of the ceremony from 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT to 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on E! and USA Network, and will also stream on USANetwork.com and the USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen apps.
- Social media coverage :
- Behind‑the‑scenes “CreatorCam” and Glambot content will run across E! News and USA Network social channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts), as well as the official Critics Choice accounts.
Quick reference table
| What | Where to watch | Time (ET/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Awards ceremony | E!, USA; streaming on USANetwork.com + USA, E!, SYFY, Oxygen apps; next‑day on Peacock | [5][1][3]7–10 p.m. ET / 4–7 p.m. PT | [5][3]
| Red carpet show | “LIVE from E!: Critics Choice Awards” on E!, USA; USANetwork.com + USA/E!/SYFY/Oxygen apps | [1][3]5–7 p.m. ET / 2–4 p.m. PT | [3][1]