You can watch the Grammys 2026 for free in a fully legal way by stacking free trials from legit streaming services that carry CBS and the official broadcast.

Key ways to watch for free

  • YouTube TV free trial (U.S.)
    • CBS is included, and there is a full replay of the 68th Grammy Awards available on YouTube TV for new users.
* Sign up for the free trial, search for ā€œThe Grammy Awards,ā€ watch live or on replay, then cancel before the trial ends so you donā€™t get charged.
  • DirecTV Stream free trial (U.S.)
    • Also carries CBS and offers a free trial window you can use to watch or replay the Grammys without paying if youā€™re a new subscriber.
  • Paramount+ Premium (U.S. & some regions)
    • CBS broadcasts the Grammys, and Paramount+ Premium streams it live as ā€œMusicā€™s Biggest Night.ā€
* Paramount+ itself may not always have a free trial, but sometimes bundles, promos, or new-user deals appear around big events; check in your region.
  • CBS website/app highlights
    • After the show, CBS sometimes posts replay segments or highlights on its official site or app, which can be watched for free or with just a basic login, depending on region.

Outside the U.S. (watching from abroad)

If youā€™re traveling or live outside the U.S.:

  • The main broadcast is still on CBS in North America , with streaming via Paramount+ Premium.
  • Guides suggest using a VPN to connect to a U.S. server and then using a legal service (YouTube TV, DirecTV, CBS, Paramount+) and their trials, as long as this complies with the servicesā€™ terms in your country.
  • Always check the terms of service for the streaming platform and local laws before using a VPN for streaming.

Totally free but risky options (avoid these)

Some sites and forum posts advertise ā€œfree live streamsā€ of the Grammys with no sign-up. These are usually:

  • Unofficial and often illegal , redistributing the CBS broadcast without rights.
  • Full of popā€‘ups, redirects, and frequently malwareā€‘laden , with attempts to inject malicious scripts or steal data.
  • Low quality, laggy, and prone to getting shut down mid-show.

For safety, stick to legit services + free trials instead of shady links shared on random forums.

Simple game plan for ā€œfree and safeā€

  1. A few days before the show (or replay), pick one legal service that carries CBS in your region (e.g., YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream in the U.S.).
  1. Sign up for a new-user free trial and confirm that CBS and the Grammys replay are available in the library.
  1. Watch live or on replay, then cancel before the trial period ends so you pay nothing.

Quick HTML table: main ā€œfreeā€ options

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Service How itā€™s free What you get Key catch
YouTube TV New-user free trial.Live CBS plus full Grammys 2026 replay.Must cancel before trial ends to avoid charge.
DirecTV Stream New-user free trial.CBS live channel and Grammys replay where available.Region-dependent availability; cancel in time.
Paramount+ Premium Occasional promos or bundles; base service is paid.Official live stream of the Grammys via CBS feed.May not always have a free trial in your region.
CBS site/app Some clips or highlights free after broadcast.Portions of the show, not always full event.Might require TV provider login for full episodes.
**TL;DR:** The cleanest answer to ā€œwhere to watch the Grammys 2026 for freeā€ is: sign up for a **YouTube TV or DirecTV free trial** , watch the Grammys via **CBS** (live or replay), then cancel before youā€™re billed.

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