Official Broadcast and Streaming Platforms
The Grammy Awards red carpet is broadcast live on CBS in the United States, with the official live stream available on Paramount+ and the CBS Sports app. Paramount+ provides both live and on-demand access to the full red carpet coverage, and the CBS Sports app offers a mobile-friendly live feed without requiring a cable login for authenticated subscribers. For international audiences, the Grammy Awards official website lists verified local broadcasters and streaming partners, ensuring viewers can find the correct regional feed. The 2024 ceremony drew over 18 million viewers across CBS and its streaming platforms, making it one of the most-watched music awards events on television. CBS and Paramount+ remain the primary official partners for the red carpet broadcast, as detailed on the official Grammy Awards website at grammy.com.
Paramount+ offers both ad-supported and premium tiers, with the live red carpet stream included in both plans. The CBS Sports app is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV, providing a consistent live viewing experience across devices. For viewers outside the U.S., the Grammy Awards website provides a directory of international broadcast partners, including Sky Showtime in parts of Europe and select streaming platforms in Latin America. The official CBS Sports app also offers a free live stream of the red carpet for authenticated pay-TV subscribers through TV provider login. These platforms ensure that the red carpet coverage is accessible on both smart TVs and mobile devices without requiring a separate subscription beyond the base Paramount+ or cable authentication.
Device and Platform Compatibility
Paramount+ supports a wide range of devices, including smart TVs from Samsung, LG, and Vizio, streaming sticks like Roku and Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles such as Xbox and PlayStation. The CBS Sports app is also available on Apple TV and Chromecast, allowing users to cast the live red carpet stream to their television from a mobile device or browser. For viewers who prefer web-based access, the Paramount+ website and CBS Sports website both offer a browser-based live stream that works on Chrome, Edge, and Safari without requiring additional software. These options ensure that users can watch the Grammy red carpet on virtually any screen, from a 4K smart TV to a smartphone, without compatibility issues.
Paramount+ allows up to three simultaneous streams on the Essential plan and five on the Premium plan, making it easy for households to watch the red carpet on multiple devices at once. The CBS Sports app supports picture-in-picture mode on compatible devices, allowing viewers to multitask while keeping the live red carpet stream visible. Both platforms offer closed captioning and audio description options for accessibility, ensuring that the coverage is inclusive for viewers with hearing or visual impairments. For those who prefer social platforms, the official Grammy Awards accounts on X and YouTube may provide live clips and behind-the-scenes red carpet content, though the full broadcast remains on CBS and Paramount+.
Red Carpet Schedule and Key Details
The Grammy Awards red carpet typically opens two hours before the main ceremony, with live coverage beginning at 7:30 PM Eastern Time on CBS. The red carpet segment features arrivals, interviews, and fashion highlights, with hosts and correspondents covering the event from the venue. The exact start time and duration of the red carpet coverage may vary slightly each year, but CBS and Paramount+ consistently broadcast the full pre-show segment live without interruption. The official Grammy Awards website and CBS Sports app publish the final schedule closer to the event date, including any changes to the broadcast lineup or coverage format.
The Grammy Awards red carpet is produced in partnership with the Recording Academy and CBS, with live coverage coordinated by the network's entertainment division. The event takes place at a major venue in Los Angeles, with the red carpet setup and broadcast infrastructure managed by CBS Sports and their production partners. The Recording Academy provides the official schedule and accreditation details for the event, while CBS handles the national broadcast and streaming