How to watch the Golden Globes live with or without cable

Awards season is upon us once again after a pretty big year of film and television. The Golden Globe Awards will kick things off in January, giving us a little taste of what's to come. Stars will flock to Los Angeles, where the best in movies and TV will be honored for their work over the past year.

Not only will the awards have comedian Nikki Glaser as the first woman to solo host Hollywood's "party of the year," but also plenty of first-time nominees — including Pamela Anderson, Ariana Grande, Zoe Saldaña, Glen Powell, Jesse Plemons, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Glaser herself.

If you want to be a part of Hollywood's big night and see your favorite stars shine, here's everything you need to know to watch live.

When are the Golden Globe Awards?

The 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards is set to take place on Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, at 8 p.m. ET.

Who is nominated at the Golden Globes?

Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the 82nd Golden Globes nominees in a live CBS broadcast on Dec. 9. The musical Emilia Pérez earned the most nominations with 10, followed by The Brutalist, which our reviewer called a "modern American masterpiece," with seven. On the TV side, The Bear leads nominations with five, followed by Only Murders in the Building and Shōgun (our favorite TV show of 2024) with four apiece. Our favorite film of the year — Sean Baker's bold dramedy Anora — also picked up five nominations, which we couldn't be more excited about.

Check out the full list of nominees.

How to watch the Golden Globes live without cable

Thanks to a new five-year deal between the Golden Globe Awards and CBS, the awards show will be broadcast on the network live. If you don't have cable, however, you'll be able to livestream the show on Paramount+ with Showtime only. The Paramount+ Essential plan will only get you access to the on-demand broadcast the next day after the awards air.

Paramount+ with Showtime will run you $12.99 per month, while Paramount+ Essential is just $7.99 per month.

Another option is to sign up for a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Fubo. These services offer live streaming of local channels, including CBS, so you can catch the broadcast as it's happening. They cost a lot more than Paramount+, but they do offer free trials if you're a new subscriber.

Is there a Paramount+ free trial?

Yep! Paramount+ offers free seven-day trials for newbies for both the Essential and with Showtime tiers. So, technically, if you've never subscribed to Paramount+ before, you can sign up for a week-long trial and watch the Golden Globes for free during that time. Just remember to cancel your subscription before the trial ends if you want to avoid charges.

Don't qualify for the free trial? We've also found a few different ways you can save some money on a subscription. Check out the best Paramount+ streaming deals below.

The best Paramount+ streaming deals

Best deal to watch live: Save 23% on a Paramount+ with Showtime annual subscription

The only way to watch the Golden Globe Awards live on Paramount+ is with the Showtime plan, which will run you $12.99 per month. However, if you opt for an annual plan for $119.99 instead, you'll save 23%. That brings the monthly cost down to just $10 instead of $12.99. Of course, you'll have to pay upfront, but it's definitely more bang for your buck. Beyond just unlocking the live broadcast, you'll also get access to Showtime originals and movies (like Yellowjackets and The Curse) and live sports.

Best deal to watch later: Save 38% on a Paramount+ Essential annual subscription

If you don't mind watching the awards show after it airs (and can avoid spoilers), you can subscribe to Paramount+ Essential for a single month at $7.99. You'll be able to catch the broadcast on demand the day after it airs live. Just remember to cancel before your month is up if you want to avoid further monthly charges. Want to stick around and save some money? Opt for the annual plan and save 38% on your subscription. It'll run you just $59.99 per year, which breaks down to $5 per month instead of the usual $7.99. That's like getting 12 months for less than the price of eight.

Best deal for students: Save 25% on Paramount+ Essential

College students can score a Paramount+ Essential monthly subscription for just $4.50 per month, so long as they can verify their student status using SheerID. Once verified, student discounts are valid for four years, even if you graduate prior to the four-year period. After four years, you'll be charged the standard rate for an Essential monthly subscription. While you won't be able to watch the awards show live, you can tune in the next day on demand.

Best third-party deal: Get Paramount+ for free with a Walmart+ membership

It may not be the simplest way to watch, but a Walmart+ membership gives you free access to Paramount+ Essential and plenty of other sweet benefits. Better yet, you can kick things off with a free 30-day trial, so you can enjoy an entire month of streaming without paying a cent. Just be sure to cancel before your trial ends if you want to avoid charges. If you want to keep your Walmart+ membership going, it'll cost you either $12.95 per month or $98 per year ($8.17/month). As we noted above, Paramount+ Essential will only get you access to the on-demand broadcast the day after the Golden Globes air.