How to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards without cable
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Music's biggest night is rapidly approaching: The 68th annual Grammy Awards are happening this weekend at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Comedian Trevor Noah will return as master of ceremonies for his *checks notes* sixth and final year.
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack this year with a surprising nine nominations, while Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut each have seven. Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas also have six nominations each.
From heartfelt tributes to artists like D'Angelo and Ozzy Osbourne to epic performances from Best New Artist nominees to, of course, the award winners themselves, it's sure to be a talent-filled evening full of surprises. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Grammys in 2026.
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When are the Grammys?
The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. So long as the acceptance speeches don't run over, the ceremony is expected to last about three-and-a-half hours, concluding around 11:30 p.m. ET.
Prior to the main broadcast, the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. ET. This is when the majority of the Grammys will be awarded.
What channel are the Grammys on?
Since 1973, CBS has been the home of the Grammy Awards. Now in its 68th year, this will be the 53rd year of the Grammys on CBS. Because most people no longer have cable, CBS's streaming sibling Paramount+ will also simulcast the awards show live via its Premium tier only.
Note: The Paramount+ Essential plan will only get you access to the on-demand broadcast the next day after the awards air.
The Grammys Premiere Ceremony, prior to the main broadcast, will stream live for free on YouTube.
How to watch the Grammys live without cable
For those who no longer have cable or access to their local CBS network, you'll technically have a few different options for tuning in live (and maybe even for free). The easiest way is to sign up for a month of Paramount+ Premium, but since Paramount+ recently ditched its free trials, it'll cost you $13.99.
A potentially cheaper option would be to sign up for a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Fubo and score a free trial offer. Here's a breakdown of the best options:
Watch live on Paramount+ Premium
As noted above, the most direct way to watch live without cable is by signing up for a month of Paramount+ Premium for $13.99. You can save a bit of money long-term if you sign up for an annual plan rather than a monthly plan. At $139.99 per year, that drops the monthly cost down to just $11.67. You'll have to pay for the whole year upfront, but ultimately, you'll save about 17% overall.
If you can manage to avoid spoilers in this day and age, a Paramount+ Essential subscription will get you access to the broadcast on demand the day following the live ceremony. It'll only cost you $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year.
Watch live with a YouTube TV free trial
YouTube TV will give you live access to local channels, including CBS, so you can catch the Grammys as they're happening. More importantly, you'll get a free trial if you've never signed up previously. That means you could potentially watch the Grammy Awards for free on CBS through YouTube TV. Trials are typically a week long, so be sure to check your status and cancel your subscription before the week ends, or you'll be hit with a $59.99 blow to your bank account.
Watch live with a Fubo free trial
Like YouTube TV, Fubo will grant you access to local channels, including CBS, so you can watch the Grammy Awards live in 2026. All three of Fubo's main plans come with a free trial for one day if you've never signed up before. If you're strategic, you can watch the Grammys for free during this trial and cancel before you're charged the full amount. Plans start at $45.99 for your first month.
Watch live with a Hulu + Live TV free trial
Hulu's live TV subscription is another option similar to YouTube TV and Fubo, which offers a large selection of live channels — including your local CBS network. With a three-day free trial, you'll be able to tune into the Grammy Awards for free. Just be warned: once the trial is up, you'll be charged $89.99 unless you cancel before that.
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The 68th Grammy Awards promise some huge performances from the biggest names in music this year, including Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Lauryn Hill, Reba McEntire, Post Malone, and more. All eight Best New Artist nominees will also take the stage. See the full list of performers and presentersat the 2026 Grammys to date.
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
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