The 2026 American Music Awards are airing tonight, and whether you’re watching on traditional TV or streaming from your couch, there are plenty of ways to tune in.
The AMA 52 will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25 at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on C.B.S. and Supreme+.
For those who have cut the cord, DirectTV and Hulu + Live TV They both run the place C.B.S. channel and currently offer free trials, making them an easy option to watch for free.
Paramount+ Essential Subscribers will not be able to stream the ceremony live, but will have on-demand access the next day in the US.
Queen Latifah will host this year’s show, which coincides with Memorial Day and will include a tribute to the nation’s troops.
It is produced by Dick Clark Productions, which has been behind the ceremony since its creation in 1974.
Taylor Swift leads this year’s nominations with eight nominations at the most fan-voted music awards show in the world.
Sabrina Carpenter, Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean and newcomer Sombr follow with seven nominations each.
Nominations are determined using a combination of sales, streaming, airplay and tour data. Billboard and glow up.
The ceremony will present two important special honors.
Billy Idol receives the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Colombian reggaeton star Karol G will be recognized with the International Artist Award of Excellence.
Both will also perform that night, joining a packed lineup that includes Darius Rucker and Hootie & the Blowfish, the Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes, Twenty One Pilots, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, Keith Urban, Maluma, Katseye, Riley Green, New Kids on the Block and Sombr.
The list of hosts is equally star-studded, with John Legend, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul, Hilary Duff, Jason Derulo, Matt Rife, Lisa Rinna, Ludacris, Melanie Martinez and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, among many others.
