You can watch the Grammys live on CBS in the U.S., with a live stream on Paramount+ (Premium tier) , plus several cord‑cutting options and some free‑ish workarounds.

Main ways to watch live

  • TV broadcast : The 2026 Grammys air live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • Streaming (U.S.) :
    • Paramount+ Premium streams the full show live; the ceremony is also available on‑demand the next day.
* **Live‑TV streaming services** that carry CBS:
  * **YouTube TV** (free trial available)

  * **Fubo** (free trial available)

  * **DirecTV Stream** (free trial available)

These services let you watch on phones, tablets, smart TVs, or via apps without a cable subscription.

Free or “almost free” options

  • Free trials : New users can sign up for YouTube TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream shortly before the show, watch live, then cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges.
  • No‑cost pre‑show : The Grammy Premiere Ceremony (where many categories are awarded) streams free on YouTube starting around 3 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT.
  • Post‑show replays : After the live broadcast, the full ceremony or highlights are often available on Paramount+ on‑demand and sometimes on CBS.com or the CBS app (may require a login or VPN if you’re outside North America).

Watching from other countries

  • UK : The Grammys are not on Paramount+ in the UK , but you can access the U.S. Paramount+ feed via a VPN and then stream through Paramount+ Premium, YouTube TV, or Fubo.
  • Australia : The show streams live on Stan , starting at 11 a.m. AEDT on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Quick‑reference table: what to watch the Grammys on

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Option Region Notes
CBS (TV) U.S. Live broadcast at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Paramount+ Premium U.S. (and via VPN abroad) Live stream plus next‑day on‑demand.
YouTube TV U.S. Includes CBS; free trial lets you watch live then cancel.
Fubo U.S. Includes CBS; free trial available.
DirecTV Stream U.S. Includes CBS; free trial available.
YouTube (Premiere Ceremony) Global Free stream of the pre‑show awards.
Stan Australia Exclusive live stream at 11 a.m. AEDT.
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