Where to watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards online
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The iHeartRadio Music Awards are back for another star-studded celebration. Keep reading to learn where to watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards, including live stream options for those without cable.
Ludacris will host the 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards, taking over hosting duties from LL Cool J. The event, to be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, honors the most-played songs and artists on iHeartRadio. Taylor Swift leads the 2026 pack with a whopping nine nominations, and "The Life of a Showgirl" artist is scheduled to make a special appearance. Other top-nominated artists include Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter, and Bad Bunny.
The performance-filled evening is not to be missed. Below, you can find some of the best ways to tune in, along with a few other details.
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*Local channel coverage varies by region.
Where to watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards in the US
The iHeartRadio Music Awards air on FOX in the United States. The event is scheduled to kick off on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. TV guides have the awards show blocked out for two hours.
Cord-cutters have several ways to live stream FOX. The network's direct streaming counterpart, FOX One, costs $20 a month, but you can also get the network through a variety of live TV streaming services. These live TV packages carry multiple channels and serve as month-to-month cable replacements. Three of the best live TV streaming services we've tested that are also FOX-friendly include DirecTV, Sling TV, and Fubo.
DirecTV offers FOX in several of its plans, including its elaborate Signature packages and several cheaper genre packs. The cheapest FOX-friendly plan is DirecTV's MyNews genre pack, which costs $40 a month and includes about 10 key news and local channels. New users can get a five-day free trial.
Sling carries FOX in select regions in its Select and Blue plans. You can check local channel coverage to see what's available in your area. Subscriptions with local channels start at $25 a month for Sling Select (around 10 channels) and $50 a month for Sling Blue (40+ channels).
Fubo also offers robust FOX coverage in its Sports + News, Pro, and Elite plans. The Sports + News plan is the cheapest option, starting at $56 a month, and carries around 26 channels. It also unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. New users can get $10 off their first month of Sports + News after a five-day free trial.
How to watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards from anywhere
If you're traveling outside the US, you can still access your usual watch options by using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy tech tools that let people change their virtual locations, allowing them to keep up with their usual websites and apps from anywhere. They're also instant ways to add an extra layer of cybersecurity to your online activity. The services we've highlighted today require US methods of payment, so this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.
If you're not sure where to start when it comes to VPNs, NordVPN is our top recommendation. It's user-friendly, offers an impressive selection of servers, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so it's no sweat if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can learn more in our official NordVPN review. For a limited time, a new NordVPN deal will throw in a free Amazon gift card for select plans.
Who is performing at the iHeartRadio Music Awards?
Scheduled performers include Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, Raye, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue.
Who are the Icon and Innovator Award recipients?
Miley Cyrus is this year's Innovator Award recipient, and John Mellencamp will receive the Icon Award.
Who is nominated at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards?
Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Ella Langley, GloRilla, Grupo Frontera, HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Jelly Roll, JENNIE, j-hope, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Linkin Park, LISA, Mariah the Scientist, MOLIY, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, RAYE, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Shinedown, sombr, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots, and Zara Larsson all received multiple nominations this year.
The Song of the Year nominees are Doechii's "Anxiety," Shaboozey's "Good News," Morgan Wallen's "Love Somebody," Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther," Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild," Leon Thomas' "MUTT," Alex Warren's "Ordinary," Benson Boone's "Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else," Myles Smith's "Stargazing," and Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia."
Nominees for Artist of the Year include Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, Chris Brown, Jelly Roll, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, and Taylor Swift.
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