Where To Watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026: Start Time, Channel, Hulu/Fox Streaming Info

Live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, Ludacris hosts the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards!

If you’re sick of March Madness due to a busted bracket, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will once again feature a slew of must-see performances. Not only will Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris and RAYE, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue, Kehlani, and iHeartRadio ICON Award recipient John Mellencamp be taking the stage to strut their musical stuff, but Miley Cyrus will be accepting the iHeartRadio Innovator Award.

Taylor Swift leads the pack with nine nominations, followed by Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter with eight noms apiece. All the nominees are available on the iHeartRadio website.

If you can’t watch this year’s show live, the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will be available for next-day streaming on Hulu. From start time to red carpet streaming info, here’s how to watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards live online.

What Time Do The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Start?

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards air Thursday, March 26, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Tommy DiDario, EJ & Carter Gergory will host red carpet coverage, which begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on the iHeartRadio YouTube channel.

How To Watch The iHeartRadio Music Awards Live On TV:

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards air live on FOX.

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans start at $49.99/month.

You can also watch the show live or on demand with an active subscription to FOX One, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. FOX One, Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube all offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

Will The iHeartRadio Music Awards Be On Hulu?

Yes! The show will be available for next-day streaming (Friday, March 27) on Hulu.

iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 Free Streaming Info:

This year’s show will also be broadcast on iHeartRadio stations nationwide, as well as the free iHeartRadio app.

iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 Performers:

The 2026 show features performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris and RAYE, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue, Kehlani, and John Mellencamp.

Enjoy the show!