The Golden Globes kick off Hollywood’s awards season every January, honoring the year’s best in film and television. Known as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” the ceremony delivers red carpet glamour, surprise wins, and occasionally chaotic moments that make for must-see television.
Here’s everything you need to watch the Golden Globes live stream in 2026.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards air Sunday, January 11, 2026, on CBS with live streaming on Paramount+. Nikki Glaser returns as host for the second consecutive year, after making history as the first woman to solo-host the ceremony in 2025.
How to Watch the Golden Globes Live Stream – Watch Live Here
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CBS holds exclusive broadcast rights to the Golden Globes through 2026, with Paramount+ handling streaming duties. Here’s every way to watch the ceremony live:
🏆 Golden Globes Quick Facts
- Network: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
- Location: Beverly Hilton Hotel
- Host: Nikki Glaser
📺 Watch on Cable/Satellite
- CBS (check local listings)
- Available via all cable providers
- DirecTV, Dish Network, Xfinity
- Free with antenna (OTA)
💻 Streaming Options
- Paramount+ with Showtime: Live
- Paramount+ Essential: Next day
- YouTube TV: $72.99/mo
- FuboTV: $79.99/mo
- DirecTV Stream: $79.99/mo
Watch Golden Globes on Paramount+
Paramount+ is the official streaming home of the Golden Globes. Subscribers to the Paramount+ with Showtime plan ($12.99/month) can watch the ceremony live as it airs. Those on the Essential plan ($7.99/month) can stream the full show on-demand the day after the broadcast.
CBS acquired the Golden Globes broadcast rights from NBC in 2023, bringing the ceremony to a new network after decades on the Peacock network. The shift also brought new streaming opportunities through the CBS/Paramount ecosystem.
✅ Free Viewing Options
- CBS Antenna: Free over-the-air broadcast
- Paramount+ Trial: 7-day free trial available
- Free Trials: YouTube TV, FuboTV offer trials
- Next Day: Replay on Paramount+ Essential
📱 Paramount+ Plans
- Essential: $7.99/mo (next-day replay)
- With Showtime: $12.99/mo (live stream)
- Bundle: Available with Apple One, Walmart+
- Annual: Save with yearly subscription
Golden Globes Red Carpet Coverage
The red carpet at the Beverly Hilton is one of awards season’s most glamorous arrivals. Multiple outlets provide pre-show coverage starting hours before the ceremony:
83rd Golden Globes Nominations 2026
Nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards were announced on December 8, 2025. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” leads all films with nine nominations, while the television categories feature strong showings from returning favorites and breakthrough series.
🎬 Top Film Nominees 2026
- One Battle After Another (9 noms)
- Notable acting nominees include Kathy Bates and Helen Mirren
📺 TV Categories
- Matlock (Kathy Bates)
- MobLand (Helen Mirren)
- Full nominees TBA
82nd Golden Globes Recap (2025)
The 2025 Golden Globes marked Nikki Glaser’s debut as the first woman to solo-host the ceremony. Her sharp monologue set the tone for an evening that celebrated the musical drama “Emilia Pérez” as the night’s big winner with multiple trophies.
🏆 Top Winners 2025
- Best Picture (Musical/Comedy): Emilia Pérez
- Best Picture (Drama): The Brutalist
- Best TV Drama: Shōgun
- Best TV Comedy: Hacks
🎬 Most Nominations 2025
- Emilia Pérez (10 noms)
- The Brutalist (7 noms)
- Conclave (6 noms)
- The Bear (5 noms)
- Only Murders in the Building (4 noms)
📱 How to Rewatch
- Paramount+: Full replay on-demand
- CBS.com: Available next day
- YouTube: Highlights and speeches
- GoldenGlobes.com: Official clips
Watch Golden Globes Outside the US
The Golden Globes broadcast in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. International viewers should check local listings, as broadcast partners vary by region. In the UK, Sky and NOW TV typically carry the ceremony. In Canada, CTV broadcasts the Golden Globes live.
History of the Golden Globes
The Golden Globe Awards began in 1944, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Unlike the Oscars, the Golden Globes honor both film and television, and split film categories between Drama and Musical/Comedy. The ceremony is known for its more relaxed, alcohol-fueled atmosphere compared to other awards shows, often producing memorable unscripted moments.
After controversy surrounding the HFPA’s membership and practices, the organization underwent significant reforms in 2021-2022. The awards returned to broadcast in 2023 with CBS as the new network home.
When Are the 2026 Golden Globes?
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards air Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on CBS and Paramount+.
What Channel Are the Golden Globes On?
The Golden Globes air on CBS. The network acquired broadcast rights from NBC in 2023. Paramount+ handles streaming for CBS programming.
Can I Watch the Golden Globes for Free?
Yes. You can watch the Golden Globes free over-the-air with a digital antenna tuned to your local CBS station. Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial that includes live streaming with the Showtime tier.
Who Is Hosting the 2026 Golden Globes?
Nikki Glaser returns as host for the 83rd Golden Globes. She made history in 2025 as the first woman to solo-host the ceremony, earning praise for her sharp comedic monologue.
This guide is updated annually with the latest Golden Globes broadcast information, streaming options, and viewing details.