How to Watch the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards on DIRECTV
The 2026 Kids' Choice Awards air live on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET (5 to 6:30 p.m. PT) on both CBS and Nickelodeon. It's the first time the show has been simulcast on the CBS broadcast network, and DIRECTV customers can watch on either channel.
Grammy-nominated singer Alex Warren is hosting, and fan voting is open now across 36 categories. Here's how to watch, stream and vote, as of October 22, 2026.
2026 Kids' Choice Awards date, time and channels
| Detail | 2026 Kids' Choice Awards |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
| Time | 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET, 5 to 6:30 p.m. PT (live coast to coast) |
| TV channels | CBS and Nickelodeon |
| Streaming | Paramount+ Premium live; on demand the next day for Premium and Essential |
| Host | Alex Warren |
| Location | Television City, Los Angeles |
The show is airing live in every time zone, so it starts at 5 p.m. on the West Coast rather than on tape delay. Done + Dusted is producing. It's also the first Kids' Choice Awards in 17 months, since the last show aired in June 2025.
How to watch the Kids' Choice Awards on DIRECTV
You have two channels to pick from on DIRECTV:
- CBS: your local CBS station, which is part of every DIRECTV package that includes local channels. See how to get CBS on DIRECTV if you're not sure yours is in your lineup.
- Nickelodeon: channel 299 on DIRECTV (Nickelodeon West is 300). Our Nickelodeon channel guide has more on finding it.
How to stream the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards
Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream the show live while it airs. If you're on Paramount+ Essential, you'll be able to watch it on demand starting the next day, Sunday, November 15. DIRECTV's Paramount+ with SHOWTIME premium channel also includes the Paramount+ Premium plan in the app, and our Paramount+ plans guide explains how that works.
Who's nominated
Taylor Swift leads all individual nominees with six nominations, followed by Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter with five each. Big franchises on this year's ballot include The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Toy Story 5, Wednesday, Wicked: For Good, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, KPop Demon Hunters and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Cardi B and Karol G earned music nominations, and Travis Kelce is up for favorite male sports star and favorite podcast for New Heights. This year adds three new categories: Watch Party: Kids' Choice, Favorite On-Screen Duo/Trio and Favorite Clutch Player of the Year.
How to vote
Voting opened October 8 on the official Kids' Choice Awards site, kidschoiceawards.com, and fans can vote more than once. Nickelodeon says new voting rewards unlock through November 13, the day before the show. Musical performers and celebrity appearances haven't been announced yet, so expect more names in the weeks ahead.
Frequently asked questions
When are the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards?
The 2026 Kids' Choice Awards air live Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET (5 to 6:30 p.m. PT).
What channel are the Kids' Choice Awards on?
For the first time, the show airs on both CBS and Nickelodeon. On DIRECTV, Nickelodeon is channel 299, and CBS is your local CBS station.
Who is hosting the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards?
Grammy-nominated singer Alex Warren is hosting.
Can I stream the Kids' Choice Awards on Paramount+?
Yes. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream it live, and both Premium and Essential subscribers can watch it on demand the next day.
Who has the most Kids' Choice Awards nominations in 2026?
Taylor Swift leads with six nominations, followed by Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter with five each.
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