The main show is on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Indian people watching will have to get up early, as the live broadcast is on Monday, February 2, from 6:30 am IST on JioHotstar.
The official Grammy Awards site and its social media will also have the broadcast for people not in India. The show is quite long – several hours – but the part shown on TV is in the evening in the US and the early morning in India.
How to watch live in India and about OTT platforms
You can stream the show in India on JioHotstar, which has the live broadcast of the main event. Be sure your subscription is current and the app is the newest version, so you don’t have problems at the last minute.
If you would rather watch on a computer, the platform’s web player is good and has streams in full HD. Expect coverage of the red carpet and clips from behind the scenes to appear on the Grammys’ official sites shortly before the show begins.
Information about the pre-show and Premiere Ceremony
The Premiere Ceremony – which gives out a lot of the awards for technical things and different types of music – is before the main show, earlier in the day, at a different location. It usually streams live from the Pacific time zone in the afternoon.
Red carpet coverage starts well before the main show, with looks at the clothes, short interviews, and what people think. The red carpet hosts will give the pre-show its energy and get us ready for the performances on TV.
Who is hosting, who will present, and who will be performing
Trevor Noah is back to host for the sixth year in a row, and has said this will be his last time being the master of ceremonies for the Grammys. This makes his bits more emotional, and his speeches a thing you have to see.
Harry Styles and Doechii are confirmed as presenters. The performers are a mix of well-known names and people who are just starting out. Sabrina Carpenter will be performing, and there will be some acts with hip-hop stars working together. All eight of the people named for Best New Artist will perform in a special show.
The most nominated and category changes to look for
Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations – nine – and Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and a number of other big artists are also up for several awards. These are some of the most competitive races in years.
This year, there are some important changes to the categories: a Best Album Cover award is new, Best Country Album is now in two parts – Traditional and Contemporary – and the four main awards now have ten people up for each one. About 3,800 members of the Recording Academy, who are allowed to vote, will choose the winners.
What to expect from the biggest night in music, and tips for Indian viewers
Look for emotional speeches when people win, unexpected performances with more than one artist, and performances that will be talked about all over the world. Trevor Noah saying goodbye, the Best New Artist show, and the bigger races for the top awards will be the things people talk about the most.
To have a good time watching, set an alarm for 6:15 am IST to catch the coverage before the show. Check your internet speed, update the streaming app, and sign in before it starts. If you miss the live broadcast, look for official clips and full replays on the platform and the Grammys’ sites.
The 2026 Grammys will be a mix of spectacle and moments that matter, with new and old stars on the stage. With the right time and access, Indian viewers can see the biggest night in music live, and be part of the world’s discussion of it.
