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The 2026 Grammy Awards<\/a> are set to take place live on Feb 1, 2026, via CBS<\/a> at 8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT. The award ceremony will feature some of the industry\u2019s biggest names, hosted at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Music fans won\u2019t want to miss this year\u2019s show, because the performances are just as moment-stealing as the awards and their nominees<\/a>. Names like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams, Sombr, The Marias, Addison Rae, Katseye and Alex Warren, among others, are prepped to hit the stage, repping all types of genres, promising something for every viewer.<\/p>\n Some familiar faces to the Billboard charts are up for awards like Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii<\/a>, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, BLACKPINK\u2019s ROS\u00c9, Bruno Mars, Tyler The Creator and Chappell Roan<\/a>. Categories<\/a> that we\u2019ll be keeping tabs on include Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Rap Performance and, of course, the ever-polarizing Album Of The Year. The category is always a battleground for artists, but one has seemingly always made it out on top and that\u2019s Taylor Swift. The singer currently has the most wins in that category with a total of four victories. Only time will tell if that impressive record of hers will be broken.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to tune into all the music action the glitzy night is sure to bring, which, if you\u2019re reading Billboard, you likely are, then we\u2019ll be showing you how you can watch the award show live for free below. Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n How to Watch the 2026 Grammy Awards Online for Free<\/p>\n As mentioned, the award show will air live on Feb. 1 on CBS. The official streamer of the show is Paramount+, but there are other ways to watch, which we will go into below.<\/p>\n Paramount+<\/p>\n The event is officially available via Paramount+\u2019s Premium plan<\/a> which includes CBS. A no-ads plan will run you $13.99 a month<\/a>. Once the show airs, Premium plan holders will also be able to watch on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers<\/a> will not have the option to stream live, but will have access on-demand the day after the special airs. An Essentials subscription will run you $8.99 a month<\/a>.<\/p>\n watch the 2026 grammys on Paramount+ Premium <\/a><\/p>\n The subscription not only gives you access to watch the Grammys live, you\u2019ll also be able to tap into a vast library with up to 40,000+ ad-free episodes and movies,<\/a> including music-themed hits such as Love & Hip Hop: Miami, School of Rock, Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza and much more. Paramount+ Premium plan holders will also be able to stream the service on three devices at once, gain access to SHOWTIME\u00ae Originals, download movies and shows and Stream CBS live, with more sports and events.<\/p>\n DIRECTV<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to watch the show live, we implore you to also consider DIRECTV<\/a>. All of DIRECTV<\/a>\u2018s packages include access to CBS, however we\u2019d suggest the ENTERTAINMENT<\/a> package. This package is currently available for $89.99 a month<\/a> and is perfect 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>, which will give you plenty of time to watch the two-hour special before canceling your subscription.<\/p>\n get directv free trial here <\/a><\/p>\n Fubo<\/p>\n Another way to watch the award show on CBS is via Fubo<\/a>, which has a weeklong free trial available here.<\/a> Fubo\u2019s package includes a free DVR so you record the broadcast to watch all the performances back on-demand. Continue with one of Fubo\u2019s streaming deals or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. See details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Get Fubo free trial here <\/a><\/p>\n Hulu + Live TV<\/p>\n Another option for our readers is a Hulu + Live TV subscription<\/a>, given that CBS is included in the live TV channel lineup. The service\u2019s live package includes major networks along with MTV, like ABC, NBC and more for all your live TV viewing needs. A subscription to the service (with ads) will cost $89.99 per month<\/a>, while the plan without ads goes for $99.99 per month<\/a>.<\/p>\n Get Hulu + live TV here <\/a><\/p>\n This 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. This is 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 Sign up for Billboard’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. 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