where to watch critics choice awards 2026

The 2026 Critics Choice Awards (31st Annual) will air live in the U.S. on E! and USA Network on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with additional streaming via their official apps and sites, and on TNT/HBO Max in Brazil.

Main ways to watch

• In the U.S., the ceremony broadcasts live on E! and USA Network from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT) on January 4, 2026.

• You can also stream it live via USANetwork.com and the USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen apps with a participating TV provider login.

• In Brazil, the show is scheduled live on TNT and via streaming on HBO Max starting around 21h (Brasília time).

Extra digital coverage

• E! is promoting additional digital coverage like Creator/“CreatorCam” style content and social-first recaps around the ceremony on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms, giving more behind-the-scenes access.

• Expect nomination livestreams and recap specials on E! Online, YouTube, and social channels leading up to and following the main broadcast as part of awards-season coverage.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.