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Ways to watch the 2026 Grammys without cost: Schedule, host, and performers

February 1, 2026

2026 Grammy Awards Are Here!

The much-anticipated 2026 Grammy Awards have arrived, marking the 68th celebration of music’s finest. This year, recordings and songs released from August 30, 2024, to August 30, 2025, were eligible for nominations.

Key Details About the Event

When: February 1st at 8pm ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
Channel: CBS
Streaming: DIRECTV (with a free trial option)

Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations for his album GNX, released in November 2024, making him the most-nominated artist this year. Lady Gaga, along with producers Cirkat and Jack Antonoff, closely follows with seven nominations each. Bad Bunny is not far behind, with six nominations and a Super Bowl halftime performance approaching.

Schedule for Tonight’s Awards

The Grammy Awards will kick off tonight at 8pm ET, airing live from Los Angeles until about 11:30pm ET.

How to Watch for Free

If you don’t have cable, there are options to watch the Grammy Awards live on CBS. My personal recommendation? Try DIRECTV. Their five-day free trial covers CBS, after which you can subscribe to a premium streaming package starting at $89.99 per month for access to over 90 channels.

Host for the Evening

This year’s ceremony will be hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah, returning for the sixth consecutive time. This will hopefully be a memorable farewell as he steps down from this role.

Nominees for 2026 Grammy Awards

Here’s a glimpse of the top categories, but don’t forget to check the full list of nominations.

Song of the Year

“Abracadabra” — Lady Gaga
“Anxiety” — Doechii
“Apt” — Rosé and Bruno Mars
“DTMF” — Bad Bunny
“Golden” (from KPop Demon Hunters) — Huntrix
“Luther” — Kendrick Lamar and SZA
“Manchild” — Sabrina Carpenter
“Wildflower” — Billie Eilish

Record of the Year

“DTMF” – Bad Bunny
“Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Anxiety” – Doechii
“Wildflower” – Billie Eilish
“Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
“Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
“The Subway” – Chapel Lawn
“Apt” – Rosé and Bruno Mars

Best New Artist

Olivia Dean
Cutlet Eye
Marias
Addison Rae
Sombre
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Laura Young

Album of the Year

“Debí Tirar Más Fotos” – Bad Bunny
“Swag” – Justin Bieber
“Man’s Best Friend” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Let God Sort It Out” – Clipse
“Mayhem” – Lady Gaga
“GNX” – Kendrick Lamar
“Matt” – Leon Thomas
“Chromacopia” – Tyler the Creator

Performers at the 2026 Grammy Awards

Scheduled to perform tonight are Sabrina Carpenter, Clipse, Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber, Lauryn Hill, Lady Gaga, Rosé, Tyler the Creator, and Bruno Mars. Additionally, newcomers like Addison Rae and Leon Thomas will participate in a medley to showcase the nominees. A tribute to Ozzy Osbourne will feature Post Malone and others, while a memorial segment includes performances by Reba McIntyre and Lukas Nelson.