You can watch the BRIT Awards 2026 live on UK TV via ITV1 and online via ITVX, with an official global livestream on the BRITs YouTube channel and an additional UK stream on ITV’s YouTube channel.

When and where to watch (UK)

  • Date: Saturday 28 February 2026.
  • Main live broadcast:
    • ITV1 on TV in the UK.
* ITVX streaming app/website in the UK.
  • Start time (ceremony): Coverage from around 8:15 p.m. GMT on ITV1/ITVX.
  • YouTube in the UK: Full ceremony streamed on ITV’s official YouTube channel from about 8:45 p.m. GMT (around 30 minutes behind the TV broadcast).

If you’re in the UK and just want the simplest option, turn on ITV1 at about 8:15 p.m. GMT or open ITVX.

Watching outside the UK

  • Official global stream: The BRITs’ official YouTube channel is hosting an international livestream of the full 2026 ceremony from 8:45 p.m. GMT.
  • This stream is intended for viewers in the U.S., Canada and worldwide , so you can just go to the BRITs channel on YouTube and watch it free at that time.

Some watch guides suggest using a VPN only if you specifically want the original UK ITV1/ITVX broadcast while you’re traveling, but for most people the official BRITs YouTube stream is enough.

Extra bits: red carpet & build‑up

  • Red carpet show: “BRITs 2026: Live From The Red Carpet” is streamed from 5:30 p.m. GMT on the official BRITs Instagram and Facebook pages.
  • You’ll get early performances, interviews and arrivals there before the main show starts.

Fast reference (mini table)

Region Platform Time (local reference)
UK ITV1 / ITVX 8:15 p.m. GMT (Sat 28 Feb)
UK (YouTube) ITV YouTube channel 8:45 p.m. GMT (slightly delayed)
Global (incl. US/Canada) Official BRITs YouTube 8:45 p.m. GMT (e.g. 3:45 p.m. ET)
Red carpet (global) BRITs Instagram & Facebook 5:30 p.m. GMT
[1][5][3] **TL;DR:** Search for “The BRIT Awards 2026: Live from Manchester” on the BRITs official YouTube channel for the global stream, or watch on ITV1/ITVX in the UK on 28 February at around 8:15 p.m. GMT.

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