where to watch the grammys red carpet

You can watch the 2026 Grammys red carpet on several official streams and TV channels, depending on how you like to watch live events.

Main red carpet streams

• GRAMMYs From The Carpet (official stream) :
  • Streams on the Recording Academy’s site (live.GRAMMY.com) and their social channels including YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.

* Red carpet arrivals start around **6 p.m. ET** on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

• E! red carpet coverage :
  • “Countdown to the Grammys” kicks off at 4 p.m. ET , followed by “Live From E! Grammys” from 6–8 p.m. ET.

* This is the go‑to for fashion close‑ups, celeb interviews, and more chatty commentary.

• Associated Press live special :
  • AP runs its own Grammys red carpet special on YouTube and APNews.com , with more straightforward arrivals coverage.

Where to watch the main show (if you stay after the carpet)

• Airs live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS at 8–11:30 p.m. ET / 5–8:30 p.m. PT , hosted again by Trevor Noah.

• You can also stream it live on Paramount+ (Premium), with on‑demand access later for both Premium and Essential plans.

Cord-cutters’ options

If you don’t have cable but still want the red carpet plus the show:

• Live TV streaming services carrying CBS in many markets, such as DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV, often with free trials around big events.

• E! and NBC content can also be accessed via streaming and Peacock for typical red carpet shows, though availability can vary by region and package.

Social and highlights

If you don’t want to sit through full live coverage:

• Follow the Recording Academy on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and X for clips, outfit highlights, and backstage snippets.

• Outlets like E! and AP post rapid‑fire clips and photo galleries shortly after big arrivals, so you can just binge the best looks later.

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