how caniwatch the grammys
You can watch (or rewatch) the 2026 Grammys a few different ways, depending on whether you have regular TV or only streaming. 🎤
Quick scoop
- The 2026 Grammys main ceremony aired on CBS on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
- It was also available live and on‑demand on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers; Essential users get it on‑demand the next day.
- Live TV streaming services that carry CBS (like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV) also showed the Grammys.
- The Recording Academy streamed red‑carpet and extra content on live.GRAMMY.com.
If you have cable or antenna
- Tune in to your local CBS station during the Grammys time slot (8–11:30 p.m. ET, or 5–8:30 p.m. PT).
- If you missed it live, check your provider’s on‑demand section for the full show replay on CBS.
If you only use streaming
- Paramount+
- With the Premium plan, you can stream the Grammys live and then rewatch on demand.
* With the **Essential** plan, you can stream the full show on demand starting the day after the broadcast.
- Live TV streaming services with CBS
- Services like Hulu + Live TV , YouTube TV , FuboTV , and similar bundles carry CBS in many markets, so you can watch the Grammys live there too.
* New users can sometimes use free trials (when available) to watch the show at no extra cost, then cancel.
Watching for free (legally)
- Use a free trial from a live‑TV streaming service that includes CBS (e.g., YouTube TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream) if trials are currently offered in your region.
- Use a digital antenna to pick up your local CBS station over the air if you’re in range.
Extra Grammys content
- The Premiere Ceremony and many early awards, plus behind‑the‑scenes interviews and red‑carpet coverage, stream on live.GRAMMY.com and the Recording Academy’s channels.
- Entertainment networks (like E!) also run Grammys countdown and red‑carpet shows before the main broadcast.
Quick TL;DR:
To watch the Grammys, go to CBS on TV, or stream it on Paramount+ Premium or a
live‑TV streaming service that includes CBS (Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV,
FuboTV), and check live.GRAMMY.com for red‑carpet and extras.