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Broadcasting live from the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the 52nd American Music Awards promises an evening of star-studded excitement, hosted by the multifaceted Queen Latifah.
This year’s ceremony is packed with memorable highlights. Rock legend Billy Idol is set to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, while Latin music sensation Karol G will be recognized with the International Artist Award of Excellence. The lineup of performances is equally impressive, featuring acts like Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, The Pussycat Dolls alongside Busta Rhymes, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, Twenty One Pilots, and New Kids on the Block.
Leading the nominations, Taylor Swift is in the spotlight with eight nods. Close behind her, the talented group of Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR each have seven nominations. For a detailed list of all nominees, fans can visit the official AMAs website.
For those eager to tune in, here’s how to catch the 2026 American Music Awards live online.
What Time/Channel Are The American Music Awards On Tonight (May 25)?
The event will be broadcast tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+ Premium.
Where To Watch The American Music Awards 2026 Online:
This year’s show is airing live on CBS. You can also watch the American Music Awards live on the CBS website (with a valid cable login).
The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.
No cable login? No problem! You can watch CBS live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Premium, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
How To Stream The American Music Awards on Paramount+:
You can watch the AMAs live on Paramount+ Premium, which is available for $13.99/month. You can also add Paramount+ to your Amazon or Hulu accounts for an additional $13.99/month.
Additionally, Paramount+ is available via a “Sling TV Orange and Blue” plan for $60.99 for the first month. You can also get Paramount+ with Showtime for only $5 for your first month, with no Sling base service required.
Paramount+ Essential subscribers ($8.99/month) won’t be able to watch the show live, but it will be available for next-day streaming on the platform beginning on Tuesday, May 26.
Does Paramount+ Offer a Free Trial?
You can currently sample Paramount+ Premium with a seven-day free trial on Amazon.
The American Music Awards air tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+ Premium.