The 2026 Grammy Awards main telecast starts at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Quick Scoop: When do the Grammy Awards start?

  • Main show start time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time / 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.
  • Red carpet coverage: Typically begins around 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, with some network “countdown” shows starting even earlier.
  • Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
  • Broadcast & streaming: Airs on CBS in the U.S. and is available to stream on Paramount+ (live for Premium tier, delayed for Essential).

So if you just care about the big performances, headlines, and major awards, tuning in right at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT will catch “music’s biggest night” from the beginning.

TL;DR: The 2026 Grammy Awards start at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 1, with red carpet coverage a couple of hours before that.

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