You can watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards by tuning in on FOX or streaming it through several live‑TV‑style apps and services, depending on your setup and whether you’re watching live or on demand.

When & where it airs

  • The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards air live on FOX on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT.
  • The show usually runs around 2 hours , so it wraps up by about 10 p.m. ET.

How to watch on TV or antenna

  • If you have cable or satellite , simply tune to FOX at the time above.
  • If you’re using an over‑the‑air antenna , scan for your local FOX affiliate (for example, listings show “FOX 19” in some areas) and watch the broadcast there.

How to stream online (no cable)

If you don’t have traditional cable, you can still stream the iHeartRadio Music Awards live using services that carry FOX :

  • Streaming‑TV apps that include FOX :
    • Hulu + Live TV
    • YouTube TV
    • Fubo
    • DIRECTV (via its streaming platform)
    • Sling TV (depending on your package and region)

These services usually offer free trials , so you can sign up ahead of time, watch the awards, and cancel if you don’t want to keep the subscription.

  • iHeartRadio app (audio only) :
    The event is also audio‑simulcast on the iHeartRadio app , which is free and lets you listen to the show even if you can’t watch video.

Quick comparison of options

📺 Viewing options at a glance

Option| What you need| Live?| Cost (rough)
---|---|---|---
Local FOX TV| Cable package or over‑the‑air antenna| Yes| Owned service or free
Hulu + Live TV| Hulu subscription| Yes| Ongoing monthly fee, often with free trial
YouTube TV| YouTube TV subscription| Yes| Monthly fee, often with free trial
Fubo| Fubo subscription| Yes| Monthly fee, free trial available
DIRECTV (stream)| DIRECTV streaming app| Yes| Monthly fee, trial options
iHeart app| Free iHeartRadio app| Yes| Free (audio only)

Extra tips for fans

  • Host for the 2026 ceremony is Ludacris , and there are special appearances and performances, so it’s worth watching live if you don’t want spoilers.
  • If you miss the live broadcast, check FOX’s on‑demand/VOD feed or your streaming service’s cloud DVR; some platforms keep the show available for a limited time after air.

If you tell me your country and whether you have cable or prefer streaming, I can narrow this down to the one or two easiest ways for you specifically.