The iHeartRadio Music Awards are officially underway, which means we’ll get to see a bunch of our favorite stars on screen, yet again. This year’s ceremony is taking place at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on Thursday, March 26, with rap superstar Ludacris as its host. Of course, there will be a bunch of performances by the artists taking over our playlists, including Alex Warren, Kehlani, and RAYE. Cosmopolitan faves like Sombr, Shaboozey, Alysa Liu, and iHeartRadio Innovator Award recipient Miley Cyrus will also make appearances.
Oh, and did we mention? Taylor Swift is set to make her return to the awards show for its 13th year. Knowing Tay’s history with the number, Swifties are already scrambling to see if she makes a major announcement. There’s only one way to find out, and it’s by tuning in to the show. Here’s how to watch the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards for free.
When are the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards?
The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will take place on Thursday, March 26, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET.
How to watch the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on cable and on the radio
The show will air live on FOX and can also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
Watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on FOX
Stream the iHeartRadio Music Awards
In the streaming age, there are plenty of options (and free trials). Scroll to find exact details, including subscription pricing, once the free trials expire.
FOXOne
FOX’s official streaming service, FOXOne, has several subscription tiers, with the first starting at $19.99 per month. There’s also a 7-day free trial available for new subscribers.
Hulu + Live TV
Lucky for new users, Hulu + Live TV also has a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions start at $89.99 per month after that.
YouTubeTV
FOX is one of the hundreds of channels included with YouTubeTV, which has a 21-day free trial (!!!). Subscriptions start at $82.99 per month once the trial expires.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream offers three buckets of channel offerings, including the standard entertainment bucket, which should include the iHeartRadio Music Awards. There’s a 5-day free trial, but after that, subscriptions start at $44.99 per month for the first two months.
FuboTV
FuboTV has more than 200 channels, and FOX is one of ’em. Subscriptions start at $53.99 for the first month, and the price increases to $86.99 per month after that. There’s also a 7-day free trial available for new subscribers.
