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If you're a devoted iHeartRadio listener, you'll have an instinct for the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which celebrates the most-played songs and artists on the broadcaster's stations and app – in other words, the ones you might well be sick of! Having kept a low profile since "The Life of a Showgirl" landed with a thud (and the Chiefs failed to make the NFL playoffs), Taylor Swift has confirmed that she'll grace the Dolby Theatre in LA with her presence.
You can watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 online from anywhere with a VPN.
Premiere: Thu, Mar 26 at 8pm ET |
Free Stream: Fox via YouTube TV (5-day free trial) |
Swift needn't be too down on herself. She's in the running for nine awards, followed by Alex Warren, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter with eight nominations apiece, and she's been getting a whole lot of love in the fan-voted categories too.
11 awards – Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite TikTok Dance, Favorite Debut Album, Favorite Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Photographer, Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Tour Tradition and Favorite K-pop Collab – are decided by fans, who were able to cast up to 50 votes per day in each category before voting closed last week. At the last count, Swift was in the top three for all five of the awards she was eligible for.
Ludacris is on hosting duties, while performers will include RAYE, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and Lainey Wilson.
Read on as we explain how to watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 from anywhere.
Watch iHeartRadio Music Awards for free
The iHeartRadio Music Awards are available to stream at no cost on Fox thanks to YouTube TV's 5-day free trial.
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How to watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 from anywhere
If you're keen to watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 but you're away from home and access to the ceremony is geo-blocked, you can always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised at how simple it is.
A VPN is handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 77% discount and an Amazon Gift Card thrown in on some plans.
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How to watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 in the US
In the US, the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air on Fox at 8pm ET/PT on Thursday, March 26.
Cord-cutters can access Fox via an OTT service such as Sling TV (in select cities), Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.
Traveling outside the US? As detailed above, if you’re overseas you’ll struggle to connect to any of the streaming services you usually use. The solution? Try using a VPN as per our guide above.
Can I watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 in the UK, Australia or Canada?
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 hasn't been picked up for broadcast in the UK, Canada or Australia.
Americans away from home can use a VPN to watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards from abroad.
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 – Need to Know
What are the 2026 iHeartRadio Song of the Year nominees?
"Anxiety" – Doechii
"Good News" – Shaboozey
"Love Somebody" – Morgan Wallen
"Luther" – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
"Manchild" – Sabrina Carpenter
"Mutt" – Leon Thomas
"Ordinary" – Alex Warren
"Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else" – Benson Boone
"Stargazing" – Myles Smith
"The Fate of Ophelia" – Taylor Swift
Who are the 2026 iHeartRadio Artist of the Year nominees?
Bad Bunny
Benson Boone
Chris Brown
Jelly Roll
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
Morgan Wallen
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae
Taylor Swift
Who are the 2026 iHeartRadio Duo/Group of the Year nominees?
Huntrix: Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami
Linkin Park
Maroon 5
Shinedown
Twenty One Pilots
Who are the 2026 iHeartRadio Best Collaboration nominees?
"All the Way" – BigXthaPlug featuring Bailey Zimmerman
"APT." – Rosé and Bruno Mars
"Luther" – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
"Timeless" – The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti
"Whatchu Kno About Me" – GloRilla featuring Sexyy Red
Who are the 2026 iHeartRadio Pop Artist of the Year nominees?
Alex Warren
Benson Boone
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae
Taylor Swift
Who are the 2026 iHeartRadio Best New Pop Artist nominees?
Alex Warren
Jessie Murph
Myles Smith
Ravyn Lenae
Sombr
What are the 2026 iHeartRadio Pop Song of the Year nominees?
"Golden" – Huntrix: Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami
"Manchild" – Sabrina Carpenter
"Ordinary" – Alex Warren
"Pink Pony Club" – Chappell Roan
"The Fate of Ophelia" – Taylor Swift
Who are the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards performers?
Performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris and RAYE have been confirmed, but we're not ruling out any surprises on the night. Taylor Swift will be in attendance, but she's not expected to take the mic. TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue will also perform together.
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