How to Watch Popstar! Best of 2026 on The CW
By American TV editorial team |
Popstar! Best of 2026 airs Monday, December 28, 2026, from 9 to 10 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. The one-hour special counts down the biggest moments of the year, and on DIRECTV it airs on your local CW station.
The CW also has 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy in December. Compare DIRECTV viewing options at your address.
Elizabeth Stanton hosts the countdown of 2026's greatest and most memorable moments and trends, ranked from Popstar! Magazine polls. Associated Television International presents the special. It follows the 47th Holiday Bowl, which airs on The CW from 5 to 9 p.m. ET that night.
Air date and channel
| Detail | Popstar! Best of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. ET/PT |
| Network | The CW (local CW station on DIRECTV) |
| Host | Elizabeth Stanton |
| Lead-in | 47th Holiday Bowl, 5 to 9 p.m. ET |
How to watch on DIRECTV
DIRECTV carries local CW affiliates in most markets. Search the guide for "Popstar" and set a recording. Because the Holiday Bowl comes right before it, a long game could push the start in some markets, so a recording with a little extra time at the end is a good idea. If your CW station is new to your lineup, see how DIRECTV STREAM has been adding CW stations.
The CW also offers its primetime shows on the CW App and in a CW hub on The Roku Channel, which helps if you miss the broadcast. For more year-end TV, see the Christmas TV episodes and how to stream them. Need help finding your CW channel? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air date, time and host details are from The CW's holiday programming announcement of October 27, 2026, and may change. The CW and Popstar! are marks of their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.