BREAKING: The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will air live on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT. The show broadcasts on CBS and streams on Paramount+ in the United States. The music world is locking in. So are we. Clear your calendar and charge your phone. It is Grammy night in Los Angeles.
The ceremony returns to Crypto.com Arena, the trophy’s favorite big stage. Expect a star flood at the top of the show. Expect big wins to land fast. And expect artists to make statements, on stage and at the mic.
When and how to watch
Set your watch for Sunday night. The live telecast starts at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT. CBS carries the broadcast across the country. Paramount+ streams the ceremony at the same time for U.S. viewers. If you watch in a group, test your stream before the red carpet. You do not want a last minute login scramble.
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT
- Where to watch: CBS
- Streaming in the U.S.: Paramount+
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
The pre-show presentations roll earlier in the day, as usual. Many categories get their shine before the primetime broadcast. The main show is packed tight, with awards and performances trading the spotlight.
Confirmed: Grammys 2026 goes live Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+ for U.S. viewers.
The contenders driving the moment
Four names are shaping the night before a single note plays. Bad Bunny walks in like a juggernaut. His genre-bending run has set up a real Album of the Year push. He headlines festivals. He sells out stadiums. This is his next mountain.
Sabrina Carpenter arrives with pop’s sharpest hooks and a breakout year that refuses to slow down. She is young, fearless, and at ease on big stages. She will be in the middle of every major category conversation.
Kendrick Lamar is the standard. A major Kendrick release brings craft, message, and weight. He could turn any category into a coronation, or a fight. If he performs, expect a concept. Expect silence in the room, then a roar.
Lady Gaga has history and theater on her side. When Gaga targets a Grammys run, she brings scale and emotion. She can own the stage with a piano ballad or a full tilt pop blast. Either way, the camera never leaves her.
This race is not only about trophies. It is about the story of music right now. Global rhythm, pop precision, lyrical fire, and a showwoman’s spark. The night will tell us what the industry values in 2026, and what fans have been playing on repeat.
What to expect on stage
Expect collisions. The Grammys love a bold pairing, and this year begs for cross-genre sparks. A Latin titan with a hip hop icon. A pop siren with a rock legend. One surprise duet could rewrite the night. Tributes are likely, and they always carry weight. The show balances spectacle with soul, and the best moments do both.
Production will go big at Crypto.com Arena. Giant video walls, clever staging, and swift transitions keep the show moving. Watch for the first 15 minutes. The opening sequence sets the tone and can change the odds in an instant. A standing ovation that early matters.
Plan your stream or broadcast five minutes early. Live TV can drift at the top of the hour, and you do not want to miss the opener.
Fans are already making plans
Los Angeles gets louder during Grammys week. Hotels fill. Stylists sprint. Restaurants near the arena turn into pop-up green rooms. Outside the venue, fans line the streets hoping for a wave or a selfie. Inside, the energy crackles. Every section has someone holding their breath for a name to be called.
At home, watch parties are set. Some fans pick teams. Some draft ballot predictions. Some just want the performances and the outfits. The Grammys are still a fashion moment as much as a music one. Expect bold color, sharp tailoring, and at least one look that becomes a Halloween costume by October.
The bottom line
Here is what matters. The Grammys are locked for Sunday, February 1, 2026, live at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT, on CBS and Paramount+ in the United States. Crypto.com Arena hosts. Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga headline the race for glory. Music’s biggest night is set, and the stage is ready. We will be there as the first envelope opens, and when the last echoes fade. Tune in. The year’s soundtrack is about to be written. 🎶
