How to Watch the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on ABC
By American TV editorial team |
The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony airs Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. Check Disney+ and Hulu for the confirmed streaming release; the ABC holiday announcement specifies the television broadcast. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
Find your local station in our ABC channel guide and compare DIRECTV viewing options at your address.
The ceremony tapes Saturday, November 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, so the ABC broadcast is an edited three-hour special rather than a live show.
The 2026 inductees
| Category | Inductees |
|---|---|
| Performers | Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan |
| Musical Influence Award | Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons |
| Musical Excellence Award | Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin |
| Ahmet Ertegun Award | Ed Sullivan |
Air date and streaming
| How to watch | When |
|---|---|
| Ceremony taping, Peacock Theater, Los Angeles | Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 7 p.m. PT |
| ABC (local station on DIRECTV) | Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026, 8 to 11 p.m. ET/PT |
| Disney+ and Hulu | Confirm the streaming release in the service listing |
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets. Search the guide for "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" and record it, since a three-hour special is easy to catch later. To find your station, see what channel ABC is in your area. If a streaming release is listed, check current plans in our Disney+ and Hulu price guide. For help with local channels in your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air date, time, streaming date, taping details and inductees are from ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Billboard, and may change. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, ABC, Disney+, Hulu, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.