Music’s biggest night returns this Sunday. The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards will celebrate the best in recording from the eligibility year as fans tune in worldwide for performances, red carpet fashion and major category reveals.
Here’s how to catch all the action.
How to Watch the 68th GRAMMY Awards
TV Channel: CBS
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards will air live on CBS in the United States beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 1. The broadcast is expected to run through roughly 11:30 p.m. ET and features the main televised portion of the ceremony.
Streaming Option: Paramount+
Subscribers to Paramount+ Premium can stream the show live, including the full broadcast on demand. Paramount+ Essential users may only access on-demand content after the live event.
Additionally, earlier GRAMMY coverage—including red carpet and pre-show content—can be viewed on live.GRAMMY.com, the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and select social platforms.
When Is the Red Carpet?
Red carpet coverage for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards begins several hours before the televised show. GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet will stream starting around 6 p.m. ET on Sunday on live.Grammy.com, featuring arrivals, fashion highlights and interviews with nominees and presenters.
Who Is Performing at the 2026 Grammy Awards?
A slate of top artists will take the stage this year. Confirmed performers include Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Pharrell Williams, alongside Best New Artist nominees such as Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Leon Thomas, KATSEYE, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Marías.
Additionally, the ceremony will feature special tribute performances honoring music legends.
Who Is Hosting the Grammys This Year?
Trevor Noah returns as host of the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards for his sixth and final time. The South African comedian and former Daily Show host has been a staple of the ceremony’s presentation, blending humor with music industry insight.
Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor will also step in to present awards.
Who Is Nominated for Album of the Year?
The nominations, announced in November 2025, are led by contenders including Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber, among others. Lamar leads the field with nine total nominations, while Gaga has seven.
How Much Is a Grammy Award Worth?
According to Grammy, the production of the gold trophy costs around $800—including labor and materials. They are not made of gold, but of a secret zing alloy coined “Grammies,” and later plated with gold.
Reselling Grammy Awards is reportedly banned, however some have fetched significant profits at auction. Johnny Cash’s 1986 Grammy for best spoken word or nonmusical recording, which he was awarded alongside Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison for the album “Class of ’55: Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming,” was sold by Sotheby’s for $187,200.
