The 2027 Grammy Awards air live on Sunday, February 7, 2027, on ABC, with a same-day simulcast on Disney+ and Hulu. Here is the detail most guides skip: the Grammys are actually two separate broadcasts. The primetime ABC telecast carries the performances and the marquee wins, while a separate daytime Premiere Ceremony hands out most of the trophies and streams free on live.grammy.com and the Recording Academy YouTube channel. That means you can watch a large part of the Grammys without paying anything, then add a low-cost ABC, Disney+ or Hulu option for the main show.
Last updated: July 2026. We checked each service’s carriage and listed price in July 2026; confirm the live lineup on the provider’s own site close to the ceremony, since plans and prices change.
The Two Grammy Broadcasts: The Telecast and the Free Premiere Ceremony
Most of the awards are not handed out on the show you see in primetime. The Recording Academy splits the ceremony into two parts. The daytime Premiere Ceremony gives out the majority of the categories and streams free to anyone on the Recording Academy’s live.grammy.com hub and the official Grammys YouTube channel, with no login or subscription. In recent years it has started in the early afternoon Eastern time, several hours before the main telecast, and runs a couple of hours.
The primetime telecast is the televised event with the host, the performances, and the biggest categories like Album, Record, Song and Best New Artist. For 2027 that telecast lives on ABC and its Disney streaming partners, not on free web streams. If your goal is to see the trophies handed out for free, the Premiere Ceremony is the answer. If you want the full production, read on for the ABC options.
Watch the Grammys Telecast on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu
The 2027 Grammy telecast airs on ABC, with a same-day simulcast on Disney+ and Hulu. This is a change from prior years. After more than five decades on CBS, the Grammys moved to ABC and Disney under a long-term deal between the Recording Academy and the Walt Disney Company, and 2027 is the first ceremony on ABC since 1972. If a page still tells you the Grammys are on CBS or Paramount+, it is describing an earlier year.
You have three direct routes to the main show:
- ABC over the air: free with a one-time digital antenna (about $20 to $40). Your local ABC affiliate carries the telecast in HD.
- Disney+ (ad-supported): $11.99 a month. Carries the same-day simulcast of the ceremony, with no live-TV package required.
- Hulu (ad-supported): $11.99 a month, also carrying the same-day simulcast. The Disney+ and Hulu Duo Basic bundle runs $12.99 a month with ads if you want both apps.
For most cord-cutters, the ad-supported Disney+ or Hulu plan is the simplest and cheapest ongoing way to stream the Grammy telecast, because the show comes straight through the app without a separate live-TV subscription. You can verify the network on ABC’s official site as the date nears.
Stream the Grammys Without Cable
If you want a full local ABC live feed alongside other channels, a live-TV streaming service carries it. Each of these includes your local ABC station, so they work for the Grammys and for regular ABC programming. Prices are the standard 2026 monthly rates we checked in July 2026.
| Service | Price | Carries ABC live | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital antenna (OTA) | One-time, about $20 to $40 | Yes (local ABC) | Not applicable |
| Disney+ (with ads) | $11.99/mo | Simulcast in app | No standing trial |
| Hulu (with ads) | $11.99/mo | Simulcast in app | No standing trial |
| Hulu + Live TV | $89.99/mo | Yes; includes Disney+ and Hulu | Varies |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Yes | Usually for new users |
| Fubo | $45.99 first month, then $55.99/mo | Yes | 5-day trial |
| DirecTV Stream | ABC plans from about $86.99/mo | Yes | 5-day trial |
A digital antenna is the only permanently free route to the ABC telecast itself, and it needs a strong local ABC signal. If you would rather not buy hardware, timing a Fubo, YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream free trial to the broadcast weekend gets you the show at no cost, provided you cancel before the trial ends. For an ABC feed you can also lean on our guide to watching ABC live online for the current app and affiliate options.
When Are the Grammys: Date and Time
The 69th Grammy Awards take place on Sunday, February 7, 2027, live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The primetime telecast starts at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT and runs about three and a half hours. The Premiere Ceremony streams earlier the same afternoon, typically starting in the early afternoon Eastern time. The Grammys land in late January or early February each year, so if you are planning ahead for a future ceremony, expect a Sunday night in that window and check the official Grammys site once the Recording Academy confirms the exact date.
Watching the Grammys From Outside the United States
International carriage varies by country. The ABC, Disney+ and Hulu options above are United States services, so viewers abroad should check their local Disney+ availability and any regional broadcast partner that holds Grammy rights. Many countries air the ceremony through a local network or streaming platform, either live or on a short delay, so local listings are the reliable source. The free Premiere Ceremony on live.grammy.com and the Recording Academy YouTube channel is generally viewable worldwide, which is often the easiest way for international fans to watch the awards being handed out in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Channel Are the Grammys On in 2027?
The 2027 Grammy telecast airs on ABC. It also streams the same day on Disney+ and Hulu. This is the first Grammys on ABC since 1972, after the show spent decades on CBS.
Can I Watch the 2027 Grammys Without Cable?
Yes. The simplest route is Disney+ or Hulu with ads at $11.99 a month, since the ceremony simulcasts directly in those apps. You can also use a digital antenna for free local ABC, or a live-TV service such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo or DirecTV Stream.
How Can I Watch the Grammys for Free?
The daytime Premiere Ceremony, where most awards are handed out, streams free on live.grammy.com and the Recording Academy YouTube channel with no subscription. For the primetime telecast, a digital antenna gives you free local ABC, and a live-TV free trial timed to the broadcast can cover it at no cost if you cancel afterward.
Are the Grammys Still on CBS or Paramount+?
No. The Grammys left CBS and Paramount+ and now air on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu under the Recording Academy’s deal with Disney. Older guides that list CBS or Paramount+ are describing ceremonies through 2026.
Can I Stream the Grammys on Disney+ or Hulu?
Yes. Both Disney+ and Hulu carry a same-day simulcast of the ABC telecast, so an ad-supported plan at $11.99 a month streams the show without any live-TV package. The Disney+ and Hulu Duo Basic bundle is $12.99 a month with ads.
What Time Do the 2027 Grammys Start?
The primetime telecast starts at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 7, 2027. The free Premiere Ceremony streams earlier the same afternoon, usually beginning in the early afternoon Eastern time.