Where to Watch 2026 Kids' Choice Awards Free Tonight
The 39th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards air Saturday night on CBS and Nickelodeon. Singer Alex Warren hosts the 90-minute show in Los Angeles.
- 8 p.m. ET start, running until 9:30 p.m. ET.
- 6 nominations lead the field for Taylor Swift.
- 5 nominations each went to Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter.
- Performers include Jamie Miller, Ashe and Sofi Tukker.
Why it matters: CBS is airing the awards for the first time in the show's history. That adds a broadcast network to Nickelodeon's cable audience.
- DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials to eligible new customers.
- Chris Pratt will receive the show's King of Comedy award.
How 5 sources split on this story
Where they split: The outlets list different monthly prices for the same services, including DirecTV and Fubo, and disagree on whether Paramount+ offers a free trial.
Center coverage, 2 sources: The center pairs streaming details with the nominations race, led by Taylor Swift, and the musical lineup.
Left coverage, 2 sources: The left treats the show as a nostalgic slime tradition, recommending DirecTV's free trial as the top streaming option.
Right coverage, 1 sources: The right focuses on practical viewing options, listing the widest range of streaming services and highlighting Chris Pratt's award.
What’s next: Nickelodeon will rebroadcast the show at 9:30 p.m. ET.
- Paramount+ Premium and Essential subscribers can watch on demand starting the next day.
- What do the streaming services actually charge after trials end, given the conflicting prices reported?
- Will CBS carry the Kids' Choice Awards again in future years?
