Breaking: We can confirm tonight’s Grammy Awards go live at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT on CBS. The show is airing live coast to coast in the U.S., which means no delay on the West Coast. Stars are already taking their seats, fans are lining up on couches, and the first big moments are minutes away. If you want to catch the opening performance, you need these times locked.
When the Grammys start tonight
The main telecast starts at the same moment across the country. Here is the breakdown by time zone so you do not miss the cold open, the first award, or that headline performance everyone will talk about tomorrow.
- 8 p.m. ET
- 7 p.m. CT
- 6 p.m. MT
- 5 p.m. PT
Expect a three hour plus ride, with trophies, big duets, and a tribute or two. The biggest awards usually land in the final hour, so plan to stick around. We will be watching right along with you.
Live coast to coast means West Coast viewers at 5 p.m. PT, not 8 p.m. PT. Tune in early.
How to watch, TV and streaming
You can watch on CBS through your cable or antenna. If you stream, Paramount+ is carrying the show live in the U.S., with availability that can vary by plan and region. If you use a live TV service, CBS is on most major platforms, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo, in markets where CBS is offered.
Check your Paramount+ plan before showtime. The live CBS feed is tied to select plans and regions.
If you prefer apps, the CBS app and website also stream the show with a TV provider login. Most platforms add on demand playback after the show wraps, but the winners may be spoiled by then. Tonight is best watched live.
The pre-show timeline you care about
The Grammys hand out most awards before the live telecast. That is the Premiere Ceremony, and it is already rolling this afternoon. The stream kicked off around 3:30 p.m. ET on live.grammy.com and YouTube, with craft categories, genre trophies, and early wow moments. If your favorite producer, engineer, or breakout act is up for a trophy, that is where their name gets called.
Red carpet coverage hits before the telecast. Expect arrivals, fits, and first interviews to start in the early evening, then peak in the hour leading to the show. Different outlets start at slightly different times, so check your go to channel. Fashion is a huge part of Grammy night, and we are already seeing bold color, statement gloves, and archival sparkle on the carpet. Cameras love a risk, and tonight’s looks are coming to play. ✨
Why the timing matters for fans and stars
Grammy timing is its own sport. The opening performance sets the tone. The first award often surprises. The mid show spot belongs to a legacy moment or a genre showcase, the thing your parents text about. The last half hour locks in the big four. Album, Record, Song, Best New Artist. That final sprint is where careers shift and history gets made.
Artists plan their nights around those beats. Some duck out after performing, others sit tight for the headline categories. Fans set snack breaks to avoid the songs they can play later. The pace is fast, the stakes are loud, and the room reacts in real time. When a winner is called early, you feel the shock. When a tribute lands, you feel the hush. That is why the start clock matters. If you miss the first ten minutes, you miss the table setter for the whole story.
Ready set watch
Get your group chat open, your TV queue sorted, and your streaming logins verified. The room is buzzing, the envelopes are stacked, and the countdown has started. If you follow a rising star, keep an eye on the Premiere Ceremony replay. If you live for fashion, lock in your red carpet stream. If you want the big four, be there at the top and stay through the final bow.
Awards can shift within the run of show. Be seated by the open to catch any early shock wins.
Bottom line
The Grammys start at 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT on CBS, with live streaming on Paramount+ in select plans and regions. The Premiere Ceremony streamed earlier, and the red carpet is in full swing. Your night is set. The industry is in the room. Now press play and watch music history write itself, live.
