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The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to bring some of the biggest names in music together for a night of performances, honors and fan-voted categories.
The show airs Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. ET (tape-delayed at 8 p.m. PT) on Fox. The ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and will also be broadcast across iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
For viewers without cable, several live TV streaming services carry Fox, including Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. The best way to tune into the ceremony live online is through Sling’s Day Pass, which gives you 24-hour access to the streamer to catch the ceremony for only $4.99.
Many of these platforms also offer free trials for new subscribers, offering an easy way to tune in live without a long-term commitment. Subscribers can also use cloud DVR features on select services to watch the ceremony on demand after it airs.
This year’s show is hosted by Ludacris, who will also receive the iHeartRadio Landmark Award. The ceremony will feature performances from Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson and Raye, along with a collaborative set from TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.
Taylor Swift leads this year’s nominations with nine, followed by Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Alex Warren with eight each. Swift is also set to make a special in-person appearance.
Additional honors will go to Miley Cyrus, who will receive the Innovator Award, and John Mellencamp, who will be recognized with the Icon Award.
Now in its 13th year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards spotlight the most-played artists and songs across iHeartMedia platforms, alongside fan-driven categories reflecting trends in music and pop culture.
