How to Watch the 2026 Latin GRAMMYs on DIRECTV
The 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards air live on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) on Univision, which is channel 402 on DIRECTV. The three-hour show comes from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and a one-hour pre-show starts at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central).
On October 20, the Latin Recording Academy named the first 14 performers, led by Rosalía, Daddy Yankee, Anitta, Carín León and Juanes, and confirmed that Roselyn Sánchez returns as host for the tenth time. Here's when to tune in, what channel to use and who's on stage, as of October 23, 2026.
2026 Latin GRAMMYs date, time and channel
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Show | 27th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards |
| Date | Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Pre-show | 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central) |
| Main telecast | 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central), three hours |
| Network | Univision |
| DIRECTV channel | 402 (Univision East HD) |
| Venue | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas |
| Host | Roselyn Sánchez |
Most of the 60 categories are handed out earlier that day at the Latin GRAMMY Premiere, which comes before the main telecast. The Academy says it will share more details about the Premiere soon.
How to watch the Latin GRAMMYs on DIRECTV
Turn to Univision on channel 402. Univision is part of DIRECTV's Spanish-language MiEspañol lineups, and our guide on what channel Univision is on DIRECTV covers which packages carry it. If you mostly watch in Spanish, the DIRECTV MiEspañol deal page compares those packages and current pricing.
Because the show airs at 8 p.m. on both coasts, viewers in the Pacific time zone see it on a delay rather than live. Central time viewers get it at 7 p.m. If you can't watch live, set your DIRECTV DVR for the pre-show and the main telecast, since the full night runs four hours.
Who is performing at the 2026 Latin GRAMMYs?
The first lineup has 14 acts. More performers are usually added in the weeks before the show.
| Performer | 2026 nominations named by the Academy |
|---|---|
| Rosalía | Album of the Year (Lux (Complete Works)), Record and Song of the Year (“La Perla”) |
| Daddy Yankee | 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year |
| Anitta | Album of the Year (EQUILIBRIVM), Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album |
| Carín León | Album of the Year (Muda), Record of the Year (“Desde Que Te Tengo”) |
| Jorge Drexler | Album of the Year (Taracá), Record and Song of the Year (“¿Cómo Se Ama?”) |
| Silvana Estrada | Album of the Year (Vendrán Suaves Lluvias), Record and Song of the Year (“Dime”) |
| Mon Laferte | Album of the Year (Femme Fatale), Record and Song of the Year (“Femme Fatale”) |
| Juanes and Vivir Quintana | Song of the Year (“Humano”) |
| Kany García | Best Traditional Pop Album, Best Pop Song |
| Rawayana | Album of the Year (¿Dónde Es El After?) |
| Elena Rose | Record of the Year (“Alma”) |
| Xavi | Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album, Best Regional Song |
| Banda Los Recoditos | Best Banda Album (Piratita) |
2026 Album of the Year nominees
Ten albums are up for the night's top prize: EQUILIBRIVM by Anitta, Free Spirits by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Taracá by Jorge Drexler, Vendrán Suaves Lluvias by Silvana Estrada, Tropicoqueta by Karol G, Femme Fatale by Mon Laferte, Muda by Carín León, La Vida Era Más Corta by Milo J, ¿Dónde Es El After? by Rawayana and Lux (Complete Works) by Rosalía. Nominations were announced September 16, and they cover music released from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
Best New Artist has 11 nominees this year: Delilah, FABIAN, Loulu Gilberto, Arath Herce, Macario Martínez, maye, Sofia Monroy, Kendall Peña, Dora Sanches, ARIA VEGA and Zeca Veloso.
Frequently asked questions
What time are the 2026 Latin GRAMMYs?
The main show starts at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, and runs three hours. The pre-show starts at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
What channel are the Latin GRAMMYs on?
The 2026 Latin GRAMMYs air on Univision. On DIRECTV, Univision is channel 402.
Who is hosting the 2026 Latin GRAMMYs?
Roselyn Sánchez hosts, her tenth time leading the show.
Who is performing at the 2026 Latin GRAMMYs?
The first performers are Anitta, Banda Los Recoditos, Daddy Yankee, Jorge Drexler, Silvana Estrada, Kany García, Juanes, Carín León, Mon Laferte, Vivir Quintana, Rawayana, Rosalía, Elena Rose and Xavi.
Where are the 2026 Latin GRAMMYs held?
The show is live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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