You can watch the 2026 Critics Choice Awards live on E! and USA Network, or stream it through the USA Network website and the USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen apps, with next-day streaming on Peacock. The ceremony airs Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT to 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, with red carpet and recap coverage around the main show.

When and where it’s on

  • The 31st Critics Choice Awards will air live across E! and USA Network on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
  • The broadcast runs from 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT to 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, simulcast on both coasts.

How to watch on TV

  • If you have cable or satellite, tune in to E! or USA Network at the scheduled time to watch the full ceremony.
  • Many live TV streaming bundles (in markets where available) that carry E! or USA should also show the event as part of their standard channel lineup.

How to stream online

  • You can stream the awards live on USANetwork.com with a TV provider login, as well as via the USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen apps.
  • A next-day on‑demand version of the Critics Choice Awards will be available to stream on Peacock , making it easy to rewatch if you miss the live broadcast.

Red carpet and extras

  • The “LIVE from E!: Critics Choice Awards” red carpet special airs before the ceremony from 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT to 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on E! and USA, and also streams on USANetwork.com and the USA, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen apps.
  • Behind‑the‑scenes CreatorCam and Glambot content will stream on E! and Critics Choice social channels, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and related accounts.

Quick forum‑style scoop & vibe

  • Award‑season forums describe Critics Choice as a big Oscar bellwether, with fans often debating whether the winners are predicting or trying to influence the race.
  • Viewers commonly discuss rewatching the show on Peacock the day after broadcast and trade live reactions in threads during the ceremony.

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