The 2026 Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, combining a lively ceremony with numerous awards and live performances by Queen Latifah, Whitney Leavitt, and Alex Newell, among others. Hosted by Pink, the 79th edition celebrates the best Broadway shows of the past year.
Ceremony Predictions
Best Musical is likely to go to Schmigadoon!, a meta musical about musicals based on an Apple TV+ series. It tells the story of a couple trapped in an alternate-universe town inside a 1940s Golden Age Broadway musical. However, the Tony Awards are known for upsets, so the award could go to The Lost Boys, a pop-rock musical based on the 1980s movie about a family fighting vampires. Both Schmigadoon! and The Lost Boys lead the nominations chart with 12 each.
Liberation is highly likely to win Best Play. If it does, it would mark the first time since 2009 that a play by a woman has won the award, and the first time since 1989 that an American woman has taken home the prize. Other contenders in the category include Giant, The Balusters, and Little Bear Ridge Road. Daniel Radcliffe is among the leading nominees for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for his role in Every Brilliant Thing.
How to Watch the 2026 Tony Awards Online
The ceremony is broadcast live on CBS in the US. Cord-cutters can use live TV streaming services such as YouTube TV (21-day free trial) and Hulu+Live TV. Alternatively, viewers can stream on Paramount+: the event is available live with the Premium subscription ($13.99/month), or on-demand the following day with the Essential plan ($8.99/month).
A notable trick is to get a 30-day trial of Walmart+ for $1, which includes the Paramount+ Essential package. This allows on-demand viewing the next day (Monday). Outside the US, geo-blocking may apply; a VPN like NordVPN can unlock access.
| Service | Price | Live/On-Demand | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBS (broadcast) | Free with antenna | Live | – |
| YouTube TV | $73/month | Live | 21-day free trial |
| Hulu+Live TV | $77/month | Live | Free trial available |
| Paramount+ Premium | $13.99/month | Live | None (but Walmart+ deal) |
| Paramount+ Essential | $8.99/month | On-demand next day | 30-day via Walmart+ for $1 |
Free Viewing Options
Tony Awards 2026 is not directly free to stream, but US viewers can benefit from free trial periods. YouTube TV and Hulu+Live TV both carry CBS. The Walmart+ deal offers a 30-day trial for $1, granting Paramount+ Essential access, allowing on-demand viewing the following day. Note that the Essential package does not include live streaming of the ceremony.
What to Watch
The Tony Awards ceremony airs live on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Viewers should check local CBS listings for start time. For international viewers, VPN usage may enable access to US streaming services, subject to broadcaster terms and conditions.
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