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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+.
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:
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.
Fubo
A good way to watch the live award show on CBS is with Fubo’s Pro plan, which goes for $48.99 for the first month ($73.99 per month afterward) and has a five-day free trial available here. Fubo’s package includes DVR at no extra charge, so you can record your favorite TV shows or moments from the Tony Awards to watch or rewatch on demand. Continue with one of Fubo’s streaming deals or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. See details here.
Hulu + Live TV
A very good option for our readers is a Hulu + Live TV subscription, given that CBS is included in the plan’s channel lineup. A subscription to the service (with ads) costs $89.99 per month, while the plan without ads goes for $99.99 monthly. This subscription gives you access to the titles in Hulu’s library, along with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. If you aren’t sure about your subscription just yet, the streaming service offers a three-day free trial.
More on the 2026 Tony Awards
Some of the key categories to watch this year include best leading actor in a musical, with talented nominees like Joshua Henry and Brandon Uranowitz for their roles in the musical Ragtime, based on E.L. Doctorow’s book.
Additionally, there’s best revival of a play, a fiercely competitive category with beloved plays like Death of a Salesman, directed by Joe Mantello and Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman and written by Gina Gionfriddo, holding the top spots. In total, Death of a Salesman has nine nods, while Becky Shaw has two.
Meanwhile, you have best musical, a hot category each year. This category is led by The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! Both musicals have 12 nominations each. See all of the 2026 Tony Awards nominees here.
