How to Watch the Grammys 2026 Live

For the second year in a row, Kendrick Lamar, with nine nominations, is poised to dominate at Grammys 2026, after winning record and song of the year in 2025 for “Not Like Us.” His sixth studio album, GNX, is in competition for best album of the year with fellow past and soon-to-be future Super Bowl headliners Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny, whose albums Mayhem and Debí Tirar Más Fotos (“I Should Have Taken More Photos”) are up for seven and six nominations, respectively.

The heated rivalry in that category isn’t the only reason for watching the Grammys live. Among the snubs and surprises of the 2026 Grammy nominations was the inclusion of Justin Bieber’s four-time-nominated surprise summer album, Swag, songs from which he’ll perform at his first Grammys in four years. Joining Bieber on the Grammys stage, although presumably not at the same time, will be all eight of the best new artist nominees: Olivia Dean, Katseye, the Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young.

Speaking of fresh blood, a pair of new categories are coming to the Grammys: best traditional country album—where nominees range from Willie Nelson to Margo Price—and best album cover, which could go to Bad Bunny, Tyler the Creator, Perfume Genius, Djo, or the British indie pop group Wet Leg.

But some traditions remain: the Grammys 2026 will be hosted by former Daily Show host Trevor Noah, who returns for his sixth and—as the Recording Academy confirmed—final stint as emcee. During last year’s well-received telecast, the Grammys raised funds for the California wildfires, but has yet to announce a philanthropic cause for this year’s show.

With that, it’s time to make like Addison Rae and put your headphones on in preparation for music’s biggest night. Ahead, a breakdown of where to watch the Grammys 2026 and which A-list musicians are expected to make a splash on stage.

How to Watch the Grammys

The 2026 Grammys air live on Sunday, February 1, on CBS and Paramount+. This year’s broadcast will also be available to stream online at cbs.com, through the CBS app, or via the Recording Academy’s social channels. Streaming options for those without a cable login include Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirectTV Stream, Sling TV, and FuboTV, many of which come with free-trial periods.

If you’re interested in watching the Grammys live, you may also want to tune in to the annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, where the first and majority of awards are handed out. This event will stream live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles hours before the proper show at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and on live.grammy.com. Glee alum Darren Criss will host the ceremony and perform with his costar in Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending, Helen J. Shen, with more performances from artists such as Zara Larsson and nominated musician Grace Potter.

Who Is Performing at the Grammys?

Sabrina Carpenter enters the 2026 Grammys with a half-dozen nods, including for album, record, and song of the year—all three of the night’s biggest awards—and was the first artist to join the awards show’s stacked performer lineup. She’ll be joined by Bieber, Gaga, the best new artist slate, and Let God Sort ‘Em Out collaborators Clipse and Pharrell Williams.