Want to watch the Grammys 2026 for free without missing a note? You’re in the right place. Here’s how to watch live and for free with a smart workaround – no backstage pass required.
The Grammys is live on CBS in the U.S. on cable – but what about streamers?
Tune into the 68th Grammy Awards live from the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles now. Here’s all you need to know about how to watch Grammys 2026 for free – even outside the U.S in the U.K. and Canada.
How to watch the Grammys for free
CBS has the rights to air the Grammys 2026 live at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1.
The easiest way to watch the Grammys free stream is to jump on a live TV streaming service.
YouTube TV, Fubo, and DirecTV offer free trials. Sign up shortly before the Grammy Awards begin, stream the show live on your phone, TV, or laptop, then cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
It’s completely legal, takes just a few minutes, and means you can enjoy music’s biggest night for free.
Traveling abroad? Access your usual U.S. services (or even sign up to their free trials) with a VPN. We’re using NordVPN (save 70%) right now and it works fine.
How to watch Grammys for free from anywhere
If you’re stuck in the U.K. – where the Grammys is not on Paramount Plus – you can watch Grammys free streams from anywhere with the best VPNs.
NordVPN is our top choice, and our VPN testing expert Mike confirms it’s the most reliable option to stream Grammys live from outside the U.S..
Sign up now (you’re protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee), set your location back to the U.S..
How to watch Grammys replays for free in the U.S. and U.K.
🇺🇸 United States — Free Grammys replays
Paramount+ on-demand: After the live Grammys air on CBS, the full ceremony is usually available to watch later on Paramount+ on demand. Even if you missed it live, you can sign up to Paramount+ Essential.
CBS.com & app: Sometimes the Grammys replay or highlights are posted on CBS’s official site or app after the show has aired; check there. Again, you may need to use a VPN to access CBS’s content when outside North America.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Free Grammys replay
Paramount+ on demand (TBC): Paramount told us that unlike fans in the U.S., U.K. viewers can’t watch the Grammys live as part of a plan or free trial. However, a full replay (minus the scandalous bits) will be available soon after.
Official GRAMMY YouTube: UK viewers can watch performance clips, highlights, and sometimes full segments on the Recording Academy’s official Grammy YouTube channel after the event.
Why isn’t the Grammys available in the U.K.?
Even though Paramount+ exists in both the U.S. and the U.K., the full live Grammy Awards are not included in the U.K. version due to geo‑restricted licensing deals.
UK fans still see clips, highlights, and the Premiere Ceremony, but the main live show isn’t carried on Paramount Plus U.K. without handy workarounds like a VPN that make it look like you’re back in the U.S.
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