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The 2026 Grammy Awards are set for Sunday, February 1, returning to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony airs live on CBS and streams through Paramount+, with additional digital coverage available through the Recording Academy’s online platforms.
This year’s show runs 8 pm to 11:30 pm ET (5 pm to 8:30 pm PT). That is the main telecast. Earlier in the day, the Premiere Ceremony - where many awards are presented before the broadcast - streams online.
Where and how to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards
CBS carries the live television broadcast. Streaming access depends on the Paramount+ plan:
Paramount+ Premium subscribers can watch the live CBS feed and replays on demand.
Paramount+ Essential users get on-demand access the following day, but not the live stream.
The Recording Academy’s site, live.grammy.com, offers backstage and red carpet feeds, performance clips, and the Premiere Ceremony stream. That includes multi-camera views and acceptance speeches as they happen.
Who's performing at this year's Grammy Awards?
So far, the performance lineup includes:
Sabrina Carpenter, a two-time Grammy winner, with six nominations this year and Justin Bieber.
A group segment featuring all Best New Artist nominees, including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías.
Clipse and Pharrell Williams, both nominated for work tied to Let God Sort Em Out.
You can check the full list of performers at this year's Grammy here.
Host and Premiere Ceremony details for the 2026 Grammy Awards
Trevor Noah returns as host, marking his sixth time leading the Grammys telecast. He is also listed as an executive producer for the broadcast.
The Premiere Ceremony begins at 12:30 pm PT / 3:30 pm ET from the Peacock Theater. Darren Criss will host that event, with performances from nominees including Spiritbox, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Zara Larsson. It will stream on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and the Grammy live site.
With broadcast, streaming, and digital feeds running throughout the day, the 2026 Grammys will be accessible across platforms, from the early awards to the final televised categories.
This year’s show runs 8 pm to 11:30 pm ET (5 pm to 8:30 pm PT). That is the main telecast. Earlier in the day, the Premiere Ceremony - where many awards are presented before the broadcast - streams online.
Where and how to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards
CBS carries the live television broadcast. Streaming access depends on the Paramount+ plan:
Paramount+ Premium subscribers can watch the live CBS feed and replays on demand.
Paramount+ Essential users get on-demand access the following day, but not the live stream.
The Recording Academy’s site, live.grammy.com, offers backstage and red carpet feeds, performance clips, and the Premiere Ceremony stream. That includes multi-camera views and acceptance speeches as they happen.
Who's performing at this year's Grammy Awards?
So far, the performance lineup includes:
Sabrina Carpenter, a two-time Grammy winner, with six nominations this year and Justin Bieber.
A group segment featuring all Best New Artist nominees, including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías.
Clipse and Pharrell Williams, both nominated for work tied to Let God Sort Em Out.
You can check the full list of performers at this year's Grammy here.
Host and Premiere Ceremony details for the 2026 Grammy Awards
Trevor Noah returns as host, marking his sixth time leading the Grammys telecast. He is also listed as an executive producer for the broadcast.
The Premiere Ceremony begins at 12:30 pm PT / 3:30 pm ET from the Peacock Theater. Darren Criss will host that event, with performances from nominees including Spiritbox, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Zara Larsson. It will stream on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and the Grammy live site.
With broadcast, streaming, and digital feeds running throughout the day, the 2026 Grammys will be accessible across platforms, from the early awards to the final televised categories.
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