How to watch Golden Globes 2026 for free: Time, host, nominees

After the Critics’ Choice Awards kicked off 2026 awards season last weekend, it’s time for the 83rd annual Golden Globes!

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association will honor the best in television and film tonight. This year, all titles had to be released between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025, to be nominated.

In the film categories, “One Battle After Another” led the pack with nine nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director, and Best Actor and Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Joachim Trier’s family drama “Sentimental Value” came in second with eight nods.

On the TV side, “The White Lotus” nabbed the most nominations with six, including Best Television Series – Drama and five across both supporting acting categories.

The HFPA gives out two honorary awards each year, too; this year’s Cecil B. DeMille Award for “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment” will go to Helen Mirren, while Sarah Jessica Parker will be honored for “outstanding contributions to television on or off the screen” with the Carol Burnett Award.

2026 Golden Globes date and start time

The 2026 Golden Globes are tonight, Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

How to watch the Golden Globes for free

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch the Golden Globes for free

DIRECTV is our favorite service for watching live television for free — and its five-day free trial includes CBS. When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $49.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.

You can also stream the Golden Globes with Paramount+ Premium. After a seven-day free trial, the plan, which includes live local CBS, costs $12.99/month.

Who is hosting the 2026 Golden Globes?

Comedian Nikki Glaser will return to host the Golden Globes for the second year in a row.

2026 Golden Globes nominations

As noted above, the Golden Globes celebrate both film and television. Below, see all of the titles competing for top prizes (and click through for The Post’s reviews and coverage), but be sure to check out the full list of nominees here.

Best Motion Picture – Drama

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Best Television Series – Drama

Best Television Series – Comedy

Best Television Series – Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television

Who is presenting at the 2026 Golden Globes?

With categories across TV and film, the Golden Globes have recruited A-listers, current nominees and more to present awards tonight.

In alphabetical order, these are the 2026 Golden Globes presenters: Amanda Seyfried, Ana de Armas, Ayo Edebiri, Charli xcx, Chris Pine, Colman Domingo, Connor Storrie, Dakota Fanning, Dave Franco, Diane Lane, George Clooney, Hailee Steinfeld, Hudson Williams, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Joe Keery, Judd Apatow, Julia Roberts, Justin Hartley, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Hart, Kyra Sedgwick, Lalisa Manobal, Luke Grimes, Macaulay Culkin, Marlon Wayans, Melissa McCarthy, Mila Kunis, Miley Cyrus, Minnie Driver, Orlando Bloom, Pamela Anderson, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, Sean Hayes, Snoop Dogg, Wanda Sykes, Will Arnett and Zoë Kravitz.

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