You can watch the Grammys 2026 live on CBS or via a live stream on Paramount+ (Premium) and several live TV streaming services that carry CBS.

When and where it’s on

  • Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
  • Channel (traditional TV): CBS across the United States.
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.

Streaming options (official and legal)

You have a few main ways to stream the 2026 Grammys live, depending on whether you have a subscription already or want to use a free trial.

1. Paramount+

  • Live stream: Available with the Paramount+ Premium plan, which includes live CBS streaming.
  • On‑demand:
    • Premium subscribers can watch live and then rewatch on demand.
* Essential plan subscribers can’t watch live but get the full show on demand the following day.

2. Live TV streaming services with CBS

If you don’t have cable, you can still watch CBS via several live TV streamers (often with free trials around big events):

  • YouTube TV: Carries CBS in most U.S. markets; new users typically get a trial you can use for the show, then cancel if you don’t want to keep it.
  • Fubo: Offers CBS plus a free trial; includes cloud DVR so you can record the Grammys.
  • DirecTV (DirecTV Stream): Includes CBS on its live TV packages and has a multi‑day free trial window that can cover the ceremony.
  • Hulu + Live TV: Includes CBS in many regions; no free trial all the time, but it’s another fully legal way to stream the broadcast.

Using one of these, you can sign up the day of the show, watch CBS live for the Grammys, and cancel before the trial ends if you only want it for the event.

Free (but risky) unofficial streams – why to avoid

You’ll see sketchy links on forums and social sites promising “free Grammys streams,” but they’re usually low‑quality and potentially unsafe.

  • Many of these sites violate broadcast rights and can be taken down mid‑show.
  • They’re often packed with pop‑ups, fake play buttons, and malware risks that can compromise your device or personal data.

Sticking to official broadcasts (CBS, Paramount+, major live TV streamers) gives you stable video, proper audio, and no legal or security worries.

Red carpet and pre‑show

If you’re into the fashion and arrivals, there are extra ways to watch before the main broadcast.

  • Official Grammys red carpet livestream: The Recording Academy’s channels and select partner streams run live red‑carpet coverage a few hours before the ceremony.
  • Premiere Ceremony: Many of the early, non‑televised awards are streamed for free on the Grammys’ official site and YouTube before the CBS primetime show.

Quick checklist (so you don’t miss it)

  1. Pick your platform: CBS (cable/antenna), Paramount+ Premium, or a live TV service like YouTube TV, Fubo, DirecTV, or Hulu + Live TV.
  1. If using a trial, create your account a few hours before showtime.
  2. Test a live CBS channel or stream to be sure video and audio work smoothly.
  1. Tune in at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on February 1 and enjoy the show.

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