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\n\tThat\u2019s right. Season 18 of RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race is set to air Jan. 2, 2026 at 8 p.m.\u00a0ET\/PT on MTV<\/a>, a great way to start the New Year off right, in our humble opinion. New episodes will air every Friday and last around 90 minutes. Fourteen queens, including the likes of Ciara Myst, Athena Dion, Briar Blush, DD Fuego, Discord Addams,\u00a0Jane Don\u2019t,\u00a0Juicy Love Dion,\u00a0Kenya Pleaser and more will enter the werk room, each bringing unique looks and talents to the mainstage to win over judges RuPaul<\/a>, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Ts Madison and Law Roach.<\/p>\n \n\tSpeaking of judges, there are a slew of guests that will sit on the panel this season, a ton of whom are musicians. These star-studded musical guests include Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Benny Blanco, Dove Cameron and Zara Larsson, among others. With so much talent all in one room, it\u2019s hard not to create magic on your screen.<\/p>\n \n\tIf you\u2019re not familiar with RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race, the competition show has been running since 2009 and has amassed a cult following of fans over the years. The show features various hurdles competing queens have to \u201cjump\u201d over \u2014 namely, the Snatch Game \u2014 or design challenges that push contestants to be creative and pursue new avenues.<\/p>\n \n\tA fan-favorite segment, which takes place at the very end of each episode, sees two queens who didn\u2019t do so hot in the episode\u2019s challenge, although not always, go head-to-head in a lip sync battle<\/a> for their lives. This showdown has spawned some utterly iconic moments over the years, utilizing Billboard chart-topping tracks from a diverse range of musicians, from Madonna to Taylor Swift. If all this has left you intrigued, we\u2019ll be showing you how you can tune into the show each week for free. Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n \t\tHow to Watch RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race Season 18 Free \t<\/p>\n \n\tAs previously mentioned, RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race season 18 will air on Jan. 2, 2026 at 8 p.m.\u00a0ET\/PT on MTV.<\/p>\n \n\tIf you\u2019re looking to tune into the drag competition show, consider DIRECTV<\/a>. The service\u2019s ENTERTAINMENT<\/a> package features MTV. This package is currently on sale for $49.99 a month, down from $89.99 a month<\/a>. This package is for those looking to tap into a slew of entertainment-based channels. If you\u2019re unsure about committing to a new subscription, you can simply try the service out for free for five days<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tWith a subscription<\/a>, users will gain access to live TV, local networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC and PBS, and you can also watch various entertainment networks, including AMC, Bravo, E!, FX, FXX, Freeform, HGTV, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and Paramount Network. That\u2019s more than 90-plus channels that you can tap into with the touch of a button.<\/p>\n \n\tAnother way to watch the competition show via MTV is on Fubo<\/a>, which has a five-day free trial available here.<\/a> Fubo\u2019s package includes a free DVR so you can record the show to watch all the greatest moments back on-demand. Continue with one of Fubo\u2019s streaming<\/a> deals or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. See details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tAnother option for our readers is a Hulu + Live TV subscription<\/a>, given that MTV is included in the live TV channel lineup. The service\u2019s live package includes major networks along with MTV, like ABC, NBC and Fox for all your live TV viewing needs. A subscription to the service (with ads) will cost approximately $82.99 per month<\/a>, while the plan without ads goes for $95.99 per month<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tThis subscription gives you access to the titles in Hulu\u2019s library, along with live TV programs 24\/7. This is one of the more pricey plans on our list. However, the bundle is well worth the price, thanks to the added Hulu titles, which include music-themed shows and movies like American Idol,\u00a0The Voice,\u00a0The Masked Singer, The Beatles: 8 Days a Week,\u00a0Amy Winehouse: A Final Goodbye,\u00a0Billie,\u00a0Madonna and the Breakfast Club,\u00a0Bad Rap, 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez and more.<\/p>\n