Live from Television City in Los Angeles, Alex Warren takes the stage as host of the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
Get ready for another night of celebrity appearances, big musical performances and plenty of slime at the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards. The lineup includes Ashe performing her breakout song “Stop the Wedding” and Sofi Tukker delivering the dance hit “Tsunami.” Chris Pratt will also receive this year’s coveted “King of Comedy” award.
The competition is especially strong in the Favorite Movie Actress category, with nominees Anne Hathaway, Ariana Grande, Catherine Laga’aia, Cynthia Erivo, Millie Bobby Brown, Scarlett Johansson, Zendaya and Zoe Saldaña. The complete list of nominees is available on the Nickelodeon website.
Looking for the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards start time, TV channel or free streaming options? Here’s everything you need to know about watching the show live online.
When Are The 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards?
The 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards will take place Saturday, November 14.
What Time/Channel Are The Kids’ Choice Awards On Tonight?
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards will air from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET on both CBS and Nickelodeon. Nickelodeon will also broadcast an encore presentation at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Where To Watch The 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards Live Online:
Viewers without cable can watch the Kids’ Choice Awards live through a live TV streaming service. DIRECTV is one option, offering a five-day free trial before billing begins.
DIRECTV has several subscription choices, including Genre Packs, allowing subscribers to select a plan that matches their viewing preferences and budget. Packages start at $19.99 per month.
You can also stream the KCAs with an active subscription to Philo ($25 per month, with a free trial), fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Premium or Sling TV. New subscribers can access free trials from YouTube TV, fuboTV, Philo and Hulu + Live TV.
Kids’ Choice Awards 2026 on Paramount+ Streaming Info:
Paramount+ Premium subscribers can watch the KCAs live. The ceremony will also be available on demand the next day for both Premium and Essential subscribers.
Paramount+ offers two plans: Essential and Premium. At present, new subscribers can begin with a seven-day free trial of the Premium plan.
The ad-supported Essential plan generally costs $8.99 per month. The ad-free Premium plan, which includes Showtime titles and live CBS, costs $13.99 per month.
Additional Paramount+ Streaming Options:
Although Paramount+ does not offer a direct free trial, viewers can add the service to an existing Prime Video or Hulu account for an additional $13.99 per month. Paramount+ is also available through YouTube, which offers a free trial.
The Kids’ Choice Awards air from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Nickelodeon.