The biggest music stars in the world will be competing for top honors at the "American Music Awards" 2026, with Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and Harry Styles all nominated for huge awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Queen Latifah hosts.
Read on, and we'll show you how to watch online from anywhere in the world using a VPN.
'American Music Awards' 2026 — date, time, and broadcast options
This year's "American Music Awards" 2026 will air on CBS on Monday, May 25. The show will start at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. You can also watch along on the Paramount+ platform.
• U.S. — CBS / Paramount+
• Canada — CBS / Paramount+
• Australia — Stan
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
Last year, Billie Eilish and Beyonce were the big winners at the "American Music Awards", with Tyla and Gracie Abrams the breakthrough stars on the night.
This year, Queen Latifah will host a star-studded evening in Las Vegas. Artists like Katseye, Twenty One Pilots, The Pussycat Dolls with Busta Rhymes, and Teddy Swims will perform live music on the night, while over 50 awards will be handed out across rock, pop, country, and Latin music categories.
Billy Idol has already been announced as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award, and the "White Wedding" singer is also set to perform on the night.
If you want to see all the winners and losers live on the night, there are lots of ways to watch the "American Music Awards" 2026 online from anywhere in the world. Here's how...
How to watch 'American Music Awards' 2026 for free
Watching the "American Music Awards" doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, you can catch the action for free.
If you sign up to a YouTube TV 5-day free-trial, you'll get access to CBS broadcasts, where the event is airing live.
Though not quite free, thanks to a great deal via Walmart Plus, you could also watch the "American Music Awards" for just $1. You can sign up to a 30-day trial of Walmart Plus, and with it you'll get a free subscription to the Paramount+ streaming service.
Abroad when the event takes place? Use NordVPN to unlock your bargain stream of the big show.
How to watch the 'American Music Awards' 2026 from anywhere
If you’re traveling and find that your usual streaming apps stop working outside your home region, a VPN (virtual private network) can help. It lets your device connect via a secure server back home, so you can use your existing subscriptions as normal.
Tom’s Guide has tested a wide range of services, and NordVPN is the one we most often recommend for streaming thanks to its fast speeds and broad device support. You can also try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is straightforward; follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As noted, NordVPN is our preferred option.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Paramount+ and stream the "American Music Awards" 2026 online
How to watch ‘American Music Awards' 2026 in the U.S.
How to watch 'American Music Awards' 2026 in Canada
You're going to have the same options for watching the "American Music Awards" in Canada.
Watch along live on CBS, or tune in via your Paramount+ subscription if you'd prefer.
Not in Canada right now? A VPN can help you access your usual Canadian streaming services when you’re overseas. We recommend NordVPN for its speed, reliability, and ease of use.
How to watch ‘American Music Awards' 2026 in Australia
In Australia, you can watch the "American Music Awards" by streaming the show on Stan. Due to the time difference, it'll be 10 a.m. AEST on Tuesday, May 26 when the event airs.
Not in Australia right now? Use one of the best VPN services to log into your usual streaming platforms from overseas. We recommend NordVPN for its speed, reliability, and trusted security features.
Can you watch 'American Music Awards' 206 in the U.K.?
There is currently no live TV channel or streaming service showing the "American Music Awards" 2026 in the U.K. this year.
The solution? In the U.K. on vacation or business and want to tune into a streaming service like Paramount+. We recommend NordVPN for its speed, reliability, and trusted security features.
'American Music Awards' 2026 - all you need to know
Who is performing at the 'American Music Awards' 2026?
- The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes
- New Kids on the Block
- Billy Idol
- Karol G
- Teyana Taylor
- Hootie & the Blowfish
- Keith Urban
- Maluma
- Riley Green
- sombr
- KATSEYE
- Twenty One Pilots
- Teddy Swims
Who is nominated at the 'American Music Awards' 2026?
- Taylor Swift (8 nominations)
- Morgan Wallen (7 nominations)
- Olivia Dean (7 nominations)
- Sabrina Carpenter (7 nominations)
- sombr (7 nominations)
- Alex Warren (6 nominations)
- Lady Gaga (6 nominations)
- Ella Langley (5 nominations)
- Fuerza Regida (5 nominations)
- Leon Thomas (5 nominations)
- Zara Larsson (5 nominations)
Other nominees include Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, BTS, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, KATSEYE, Cardi B, Tate McCrae, and Kehlani.
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