How to watch the 2026 Grammys for free: Red carpet, nominees, performers

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The 2026 Grammy Awards are finally here! Music's biggest night will air live from the Crypto.com Arena in LA on Sunday, hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth time. Get ready for a star-studded show with performances by some of the industry's hottest names.

Want to tune in without breaking the bank? Here's how you can watch the Grammys for free:

Streaming options include DIRECTV, which offers a five-day free trial. And if you're looking for more affordable options, consider subscribing to MyNews genre pack on CBS - it's just $39.99/month and gives you access to all your favorite channels.

But enough about how to watch - let's talk performers! Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter are just a few of the acts taking the stage this year. And for a special joint performance, expect Lauryn Hill, Reba McEntire, and Post Malone to come together on stage. Plus, all 11 best new artist nominees will be performing.

Here's who's leading the pack in terms of nominations: Kendrick Lamar has 9 nods, followed closely by Lady Gaga with 7. Other top contenders include Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, and Doechii.

When are you supposed to start watching? Red carpet coverage kicks off on E! at 6 p.m. ET, while the main show airs live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Don't miss out - it's going to be a night to remember!

Here's who else is making waves this year:

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
 
🎉 Oh man, the Grammys are finally here! I'm so stoked to see all these talented artists perform live 🤩. And the best part is, there's a way for everyone to watch without breaking the bank 💸. DIRECTV is offering a five-day free trial, which is super convenient and will let you catch up on all the Grammys action before it airs on CBS 📺.

I'm loving the lineup this year - Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter... they're all gonna bring their A-game to that stage 💃. And have you heard about the epic joint performance by Lauryn Hill, Reba McEntire, and Post Malone? Mind blown! 😲 Plus, we get to see some of the hottest new artists take center stage, like Addison Rae 🤩.

The competition is fierce, but I think any one of these nominees could win it all 💪. Kendrick Lamar's got nine nominations, which is insane - he must be on fire 🔥. And Lady Gaga's not far behind with seven nods... it's gonna be a night to remember, for sure 🎉.
 
🤔 So, the Grammys are just around the corner and everyone's abuzz about who'll take home the trophy. But let's get real, folks, this is what it's all about - who gets to represent our culture on the biggest stage? 🌟 I mean, have you seen the list of nominees for Best New Artist? It's a veritable who's who of social media influencers turned musicians... Addison Rae and Olivia Dean, anyone? 📱 Sounds like they're trying to make a name for themselves in the music industry. But what about the rest of us? Who gets a seat at the table when it comes to our collective cultural identity?

And let's not forget, we've got some real contenders on the record of the year front - Kendrick Lamar is looking fierce with 9 nominations under his belt! 🤝 It's almost like he's trying to remind us all who still matters in this industry. But at the end of the day, it's about who gets that Grammy, right? 💯 So, who do you think will come out on top?
 
man I remember watching the Grammys back in 2009 with my family 🤩, it was at the Staples Center and Kanye West's "Heartless" performance still gives me chills lol. now they're hosting it from LA and it's gonna be streamed for free on CBS - sounds like a great deal to me 🤑 but I'm kinda worried about the red carpet coverage starting at 6 pm, feels like we'll miss some of the key moments before the main show 🕰️ anyway, gotta say I love seeing all these artists together on one stage, it's gonna be lit 💥 and those joint performances? Lauryn Hill and Reba McEntire together? that's something else 😲
 
🤔 the 2026 grammy's is gonna be lit but u know what's even better? watching all the performances on youtube after they air 📺 i mean dont get me wrong, cbs and directv are cool and all but when it comes to free streaming options, thats where its at 🤑 also, gotta give a shoutout to laurel hill and rebas collab performance 🙌 who else is hyped for the main show 🎉
 
omg i cant wait for the grammys 🤩!! i been listening to lady gaga nonstop and she always slays on stage 🎤 i also super hyped for bad bunny his album was fire 🔥 i really hope justin bieber brings that vibe he's got a few songs on my playlist right now 📝 i'm thinking of getting the cbs package so i can watch all the performances for free 👍 that would be amazing 💖
 
omg 2026 grammy's is gonna be lit! reminds me of the good ol days when i used to watch it with my fam back in the day 🤩. anyway, gotta say tho, $39.99/month for CBS genre pack seems like a bit of a rip off 🤑. remember when you could just tune in on cable or stream on YouTube? those were the days 🙄. but hey, i guess its better than watching it live from LA 🗽️. cant wait to see what performances they got lined up tho!
 
idk why everyone's so hyped about the Grammys anymore its just a bunch of rich people singing and acting 🤷‍♂️ like who even cares about all those awards? shouldnt it be just about the music instead of who's got the most followers and how many grammys they've won?
 
OMG, I'm so stoked for the Grammy Awards this year 🎉! But can we talk about how expensive it is to watch live? Like, $39.99/month for a genre pack on CBS? That's, like, a lot of cash 💸. Can't they just make it free or something? Or, like, offer more affordable options? I mean, I'm all for supporting the artists, but come on, we're trying to save up for our own wellness retreats here 🧘‍♀️💆‍♀️.

And have you seen the performer lineup? I'm SO down for a Lady Gaga and Lauryn Hill collab 💖! And what's with all the nominations for Kendrick Lamar? He's, like, killing it in every category 🙌. But I'm also really excited to see some of the newer artists taking the stage, like Addison Rae and The Marías 🔥.

Anyway, can't wait to tune in on Sunday and catch all the performances live 📺! Maybe we can even make a day out of it and get our wellness vibes going 🌞.
 
omg can u believe its already that time of the year again... the grammys are like a highlight reel of music in one night 🎉 i feel like we've had so many incredible releases this year but still cant get over how iconic lady gaga and reba mcEntire are going to perform together 🤯 kendlamars 9 nods are lowkey impressive though, the dude is literally on fire 🔥 and has anyone seen the full tracklist for the album of the year category? its looking like a war between bad bunny and lady gaga...
 
Ugh, how cliché that they're making the Grammys available for free 🙄. Who wants to watch a bunch of overpriced concerts on some streaming service when you can just pay $40 a month and get access to all the ads too? And let's be real, it's not like anyone's going to be watching the after-parties or seeing any of the behind-the-scenes stuff that really makes the Grammys worth watching. I mean, who needs an invite to see Lauryn Hill and Reba McEntire perform together when you can just watch it on CBS? 🙃 And don't even get me started on how overhyped Kendrick Lamar is every year... like, dude's been rapping for years, what's so special about this album? 🤔
 
omg have you seen the lineup for this year's grammy's?! i'm lowkey excited to see lady gaga slay the stage again 🤩 and a special joint performance between lauryn hill, reba mcentire, and post malone sounds AMAZING 💥 what's up with billie eilish having 2 song of the year nominations though? did she really write 'wildflower'? 🙄
 
🤩 the grammys are always such a wild ride. i'm really excited to see what everyone's got cooking this year. that collab between lauryn hill, reba mcentire, and post malone sounds like it's gonna be epic 🎸. and omg, 11 best new artist nominees? that's like the whole new generation of music in one room 🔥. i'm also curious to see how the streaming options will play out - $39.99/month for my news genre pack on cbs seems like a pretty sweet deal 💰.
 
omg its gonna be such a lit night at the grammys!!! 🤩 i mean seriously who isnt hyped for lady gaga and justin bieber performing live on sunday???!?!! and the joint performance between lauryn hill, reba mcentire, and post malone is like the ultimate dream collab 🤯 cant wait to see what they come up with. and didnt we all wish for more free streaming options lol thanks directv and mynews genre pack on cbs r the way to go now
 
omg i cant believe its already almost time for the grammys again 😂 like how do we even keep track of who's nominated and who's not lol? anyway, im low-key hoping lady gaga doesnt win too many awards shes just so extra 💁‍♀️ also why do they have to make it so hard to watch on tv?! can we just get a free streaming option with no commercials or something? 🤔
 
I'm not sure why people still bother trying to catch the Grammys for free. Like, you're basically getting a bunch of commercials slapped in front of your face and then an ad-heavy broadcast that's not really worth watching unless you're a die-hard fan. I mean, if you want to see some quality music performances, you're better off buying a ticket or splurging on the MyNews genre pack.
 
omg i cant wait for the grammys 2026 🤩🎶 its gonna be a star studded show with so many talented artists performing live 💥 i heard lauryn hill and reba mcentire are joining forces for a special joint performance - thats gotta be epic!!! 🤯 and 11 best new artist nominees will be on stage too? thats like, who will win that category tho?? 🤔
 
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