Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Queen Latifah hosts the 52nd American Music Awards!

This year’s show is sure to be filled with a medley of must-see moments. Not only will Billy Idol be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, but Karol G will be honored with the International Artist Award of Excellence. The AMAs will feature performances by Hootie & the Blowfish, KATSEYE, Keith Urban, Maluma, The Pussycat Dolls + Busta Rhymes, Riley Green, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, Twenty One Pilots, and New Kids on the Block!

Taylor Swift leads the way with eight nominations, followed by the talented quartet of Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and SOMBR with seven apiece. A full list of nominees can be found on the official AMAs website.

From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch the 2026 American Music Awards live online.

What Time/Channel Are The American Music Awards On Tonight (May 25)?

The show airs tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS and 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.