Music’s biggest night is finally here.
The 2026 Grammy Awards will air live from the Crypto.com Arena in LA on Sunday, hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth time in a row.
2026 Grammy Awards: what to know
- When: Feb. 1, 8 p.m. ET
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: DIRECTV, which has a five-day free trial
From Justin Bieber’s first Grammys performance in four years to a medley of all the best new artist nominees, the night promises plenty of soon-to-be-viral moments. Read on for everything you need to know to tune in to the star-studded show for free — even without cable.
When are the 2026 Grammys?
The 2026 Grammy Awards air live on CBS on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. ET. Red carpet coverage begins on E! at 6 p.m. ET.
How to watch and stream the 2026 Grammys?
To watch the Grammys sans cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service. DIRECTV is our favorite service for watching TV live for free — it has a five-day free trial and there are a ton of options for plans that include CBS, including genre packs that offer more flexibility at lower price points. You can subscribe to the MyNews ($39.99/month) genre pack to gain access to CBS for less.
Who is hosting the 2026 Grammys?
Trevor Noah is emceeing the Grammys for a sixth time this year. It’ll be his last time leading the show, according to a press release. (Only Andy Williams, who hosted the iconic night seven times in the 70s, has hosted more times.)
Who is nominated at the 2026 Grammys?
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with nine nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, whose “Abracadabra” album scored her seven nods. Other top nominees of the night include Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish and Doechii.
While there are 95 total categories — including two brand-new ones for best traditional country album and best album cover — we’ve highlighted a few of the top awards of the night below.
Album of the year:
- “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” Bad Bunny
- “Swag,” Justin Bieber
- “Man’s Best Friend,” Sabrina Carpenter
- “Mayhem,” Lady Gaga
- “Let God Sort Em Out,” Clips, Pusha T and Malice
- “Mutt,” Leon Thomas
- “Chromakopia,” Tyler The Creator
Record of the year:
- “DtMF,” Bad Bunny
- “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter
- “Anxiety,” Doechii
- “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga
- “Luther,” Kendrick Lamar with SZA
- “The Subway,” Chappell Roan
- “Apt.,” Rosé and Bruno Mars
- “Wildflower,” Billie Eilish
Song of the year:
- “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga
- “Apt.,” Rosé and Bruno Mars
- “DtMF,” Bad Bunny
- “Golden,” Huntr/x (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami)
- “Luther,” Kendrick Lamar with SZA
- “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter
- “Wildflower,” Billie Eilish
Best new artist:
- Addison Rae
- Alex Warren
- Katseye
- Leon Thomas
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- The Marías
- Sombr
Who is performing at the 2026 Grammys?
In true Grammys form, the night includes a mix of genre-bending performances. Though there are often surprises, confirmed individual performers include Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter. Lauryn Hill, Reba McEntire and Post Malone will also take the stage together for a joint performance, as will all of the best new artist nominees (Addison Rae, Katseye, Alex Warren, Lean Thomas, Sombr, Olivia Dean, The Marías and Lola Young).
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