The 79th annual Tony Awards takes place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday (June 7), and airs live on CBS. The awards ceremony also livestreams on Paramount+.
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Hosted by singer P!nk, the event begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Viewers can look forward to performances from the likes of Queen Latifah and P!nk, along with numbers from all four nominees for best musical, including The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titaníque and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). In addition, all three nominees for best revival of a musical, such as CATS: The Jellicle Ball, Ragtime and Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show are set to perform. Plus, there’s a slew of special presentations throughout the night.
How to Watch 2026 Tony Awards Live Online, At a Glance:
- Date: Sunday (June 7), at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
- Network: CBS
- Streaming:DIRECTV, Paramount+, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
For 2026, the show’s opening number features a staggering more than 170 Broadway performers, while the opener is written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Mark Sonnenblick with choreography by Sarah O’Gleby.
How to Watch the 79th Annual Tony Awards Live Online for Free
Below, we’ll be showing you how to tune-in to the glitz and glamor of the 79th annual ceremony online at no cost to you. Keep reading to learn more.
DIRECTV
On DIRECTV, a streaming service that offers both live TV and on-demand content, is our choice for the best ways to watch the 2026 Tony Awards on CBS. DIRECTV’s ENTERTAINMENT package, which is currently $59.99 for the first month of service, down from $89.99 per month. It’s considered the best value because you get over 90 channels for just $59.99 for 30 days. DIRECTV offers new customers a five-day free trial so you can watch the ceremony at no cost to you up front.
Paramount+
To watch the 79th award ceremony, go with a subscription to Paramount+ Premium. The service is the official streaming home for the 2026 Tony Awards, as a subscription goes for $13.99 per month. This tier is ad-free, except for live TV, and gives you livestream access to CBS, plus over 40,000 TV episodes and movies, as well as Showtime originals. You can stream content on up to three devices at once, a perfect perk if you share an account with family…