You can watch the Kennedy Center Honors on CBS and stream it on Paramount+, and past seasons are also available on Paramount+ on demand.

Where to watch

  • Broadcast TV : The annual Kennedy Center Honors air on the CBS television network in the United States, typically in late December in prime time (around 8 p.m. Eastern).
  • Streaming live / next day : The special is available to stream on Paramount+, which carries CBS live in many markets and also offers the special on demand after the broadcast.

Watching the latest honors

  • For the 2025 event, the televised special is scheduled to air on CBS on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 8 p.m. Eastern (7 p.m. Central).
  • The same 2025 broadcast will also be available to stream on Paramount+ once it premieres, so you can watch it even if you miss the live airing.

Past seasons and replays

  • Paramount+ hosts multiple seasons and episodes of the Kennedy Center Honors, so you can browse and stream previous years’ ceremonies there.
  • Reruns sometimes appear on CBS or affiliated cable channels during holiday periods, but the most reliable on-demand option is Paramount+.

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