You can watch the Grammys live on TV or by streaming online, depending on what you have access to. Here are the main options for the 2026 show.

Quick answer

The 2026 Grammys air live on CBS in the U.S. and stream on Paramount+ (Premium plan), plus several live‑TV streaming services that carry CBS.

Where to watch live (U.S.)

  • Broadcast TV
    • CBS will air the main Grammy Awards ceremony live in prime time on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • Paramount+
    • The Premium tier includes your local CBS station, so you can stream the Grammys live and then watch on‑demand afterward.
* The **Essential** tier does not have the live CBS feed but will let you watch the full show on‑demand the day after.
  • Live‑TV streaming services
    • Services that include CBS in many markets (and will carry the Grammys live) include:
      • Hulu + Live TV
  * Other common live‑TV providers (e.g., YouTube‑style live services, Fubo‑type services) are also mentioned as options that carry CBS and often have free trial periods.

* Check that CBS is available in your specific area when you sign up, since channel lineups vary by region.

Mini example

If you don’t have cable:

  1. Sign up for a free trial of Paramount+ Premium or a live‑TV service that includes CBS.
  2. Log in on your TV/app.
  3. Go to the CBS channel at Grammys airtime and watch live.

Free and international options (legit routes)

  • Official Recording Academy stream
    • The Premiere Ceremony (where many of the early awards are handed out) streams for free a few hours before the main show on:
      • The Recording Academy’s YouTube channel.
      • live.grammy.com.
  • Forum‑style tips
    • In fan discussions, people often mention:
      • YouTube streams.
      • Citytv (in some regions).
      • The official live.grammy.com stream.
      • Free trials for Paramount+ with Showtime or live‑TV services.
* These are all legal/official routes or tied to trials; avoid pirated or sketchy streams.

Red carpet and pre‑show coverage

If you’re into arrivals and interviews as much as the awards:

  • E! network
    • “Live From E!: Countdown to the Grammys” airs from 4–6 p.m. ET.
    • “Live From E!: Grammys” red‑carpet show runs from 6–8 p.m. ET with celebrity interviews.
  • You can watch E! on cable or via many live‑TV streaming bundles that include the channel.

Short HTML table of main options

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Option How you watch Live or on‑demand
CBS (US TV) Over‑the‑air or cable/satellite Live broadcast during the ceremony
Paramount+ Premium App or website, includes local CBS Live + on‑demand replay after
Paramount+ Essential App or website, no live CBS On‑demand, available the next day
Hulu + Live TV Hulu app with Live TV plan Live on CBS where available
Recording Academy online YouTube & live.grammy.com Premiere Ceremony live stream before main show
E! Network TV or live‑TV streaming bundle Red‑carpet countdown and arrivals coverage
**TL;DR:** Tune into CBS or use a streaming service that carries CBS (like Paramount+ Premium or Hulu + Live TV), and use the Recording Academy’s YouTube/live.grammy.com stream if you mainly want the early awards and free coverage.