How to watch CMA Awards on BBC iPlayer (it's *FREE*)

• Watch CMA Awards 2025 online FREE on BBC iPlayer (UK)
• Outside the UK? Use NordVPN to unblock iPlayer
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The CMA Awards 2025 is set to deliver one of the most dynamic lineups the ceremony has seen in years, and you can watch CMA Awards live streams for free on BBC.

The 59th Country Music Awards feature Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, and Old Dominion alongside breakout acts like Tucker Wetmore at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville.

But how can you watch the 59th CMA Awards on BBC from anywhere? Can you watch the free live stream in USA, Canada and Australia too? And what devices is BBC available on?

Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch CMA Awards 2025 online free.

How to watch CMA Awards for free on BBC iPlayer

Country fans can watch CMA Awards for free on BBC iPlayer, or the iPlayer app (iOS / Android).

Sign up to iPlayer – simply provide your email, date of birth, a UK postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and confirm that you have a TV license.

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<p>Fancy watching live? The 59th <em>CMA Awards premieres 8pm ET / 1am GMT on BBC streaming service.

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How to watch CMA Awards from anywhere

BBC iPlayer is only streaming CMA Awards to residents in the UK.

Those traveling or working outside the UK will need to use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer's free coverage.

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It's super simple to use a VPN to watch CMA Awards 2025 online on BBC iPlayer.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the US and want to watch your free BBC iPlayer stream, you'd select 'UK'.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer, sign in, and watch CMA Awards for free.

What devices is BBC iPlayer available on?

You can use BBC iPlayer on all of the following devices and platforms:

Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV
Freely
Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes)
iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above - 2016 models only offer on demand TV)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream
Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)

CMA Awards performers (2025)

• Kelsea Ballerini
• Brandi Carlile
• Kenny Chesney
• Luke Combs
• Riley Green
• Ella Langley
• Patty Loveless
• Megan Moroney
• Old Dominion
• The Red Clay Strays
• Chris Stapleton
• Zach Top
• Tucker Wetmore
• Lainey Wilson
• Stephen Wilson Jr
• Special collaborations:
• BigXthaPlug feat. Luke Combs
• Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
• Shaboozey & Stephen Wilson Jr.

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