You can watch the Grammys live this year on CBS and several major streaming services that carry the CBS channel, plus Paramount+ for streaming-only access.

Quick Scoop: Where to Watch the Grammys Live

1. Main ways to watch (USA)

  • CBS (traditional TV):
    The 2026 Grammy Awards (68th Grammys) air live on the CBS broadcast network from about 8–11:30 p.m. ET (5–8:30 p.m. PT), from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
  • Paramount+ Premium:
    You can stream the Grammys live and then on-demand with a Paramount+ Premium subscription in the US. (The cheaper Paramount+ Essential plan usually gets the show on-demand the next day, not live.)

2. Live TV streaming services (no cable needed)

If you don’t have cable but want to watch CBS live, you can sign up for a live TV streaming service that includes your local CBS station:

  • YouTube TV: Carries CBS in most US markets and often offers a multi‑day free trial; you can stream the Grammys live there.
  • Fubo: Also offers CBS in many areas and typically includes a free trial, so you can stream the Grammys live on CBS without a cable subscription.
  • Other common options (availability varies by region) include services like DirecTV Stream or Hulu + Live TV when they carry CBS in your area.

These services work on smart TVs, streaming sticks, phones, tablets, and browsers, so you can watch from pretty much anywhere with good internet.

3. Official Grammy online coverage

  • Live.Grammy.com & Recording Academy channels:
    The Recording Academy usually runs an official digital experience with extra interviews, clips, and coverage around the telecast.
  • Premiere Ceremony stream:
    The separate Grammy Premiere Ceremony (where most awards are handed out) is streamed a few hours before the main show on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and on live.grammy.com.

4. Quick “where to watch” recap

Here’s a compact view you can skim:

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<table>
  <tr>
    <th>Option</th>
    <th>Type</th>
    <th>What you get</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>CBS (TV)</td>
    <td>Broadcast channel</td>
    <td>Live full Grammys telecast on your local CBS station at 8 p.m. ET.[web:1][web:5][web:7][web:9]</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Paramount+ Premium</td>
    <td>Streaming service</td>
    <td>Live stream of the Grammys plus on‑demand replay in the US.[web:5][web:7][web:9]</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>YouTube TV</td>
    <td>Live TV streaming</td>
    <td>Streams CBS live; often has a free trial you can use to watch the Grammys.[web:5]</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Fubo</td>
    <td>Live TV streaming</td>
    <td>CBS live in many markets; free trial can let you watch the show without long‑term commitment.[web:1][web:5]</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Recording Academy online</td>
    <td>Official streams</td>
    <td>Premiere Ceremony and extras on YouTube and live.grammy.com.[web:3][web:4]</td>
  </tr>
</table>

5. Forum-style tip & “sneaky” free angles

Many forum users in cord‑cutting and TV subreddits talk about stacking free trials: one person signs up for YouTube TV, another for Fubo, another for Paramount+ Premium, and they all watch the Grammys together virtually using one of the accounts.

  • If you just want one night of “where can I watch Grammys live” viewing and don’t mind signing up, using a free trial from YouTube TV or Fubo is a common “sneaky” move people mention to watch the Grammys without paying long‑term.
  • Paramount+ Premium is another relatively low‑cost way to stream if you don’t want a full live‑TV bundle, since it carries the CBS feed for the show in the US.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.