Let It Slime: Here’s Where to Watch the 2026 Nickelodeon ‘Kids’ Choice Awards’ Online for Free

The annual awards show, hosted by Alex Warren, marks the 39th year of Nickelodeon’s iconic slime-filled celebration. Here’s our best hack for streaming it without paying upfront

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Things are about to get a little greener on your screen, thanks to the 39th annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.

The yearly awards show will feature singer Alex Warren as host and a star-studded lineup of guests, including Keke Palmer, Tony Hawk, and more. Taking place at Television City in Los Angeles, California, the ceremony will air on Nickelodeon tonight at 8 p.m. ET — and, for the first time this year, on CBS.

Want to tune in but don’t have access to cable? No problem. You can still stream the Kids’ Choice Awards live through services like DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV, all of which offer free trials for eligible new subscribers. That means you may be able to catch all the action without paying anything upfront.

Read on for our official guide to watching the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards online for free.

At a Glance: How to Watch the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Online for Free

• Date, time: Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. ET
• Channel: CBS or Nickelodeon
• Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV

The Kids’ Choice Awards first debuted in 1988, with Tony Danza serving as the show’s inaugural host. Since then, the annual ceremony has become one of Nickelodeon’s biggest events, celebrating the year’s most talked-about names and moments across entertainment, sports, music, and social media, per the brand.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be the Kids’ Choice Awards without the show’s signature green slime. The tradition dates back to the awards’ earliest years, with memorable slimings over the decades involving stars including the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, and the Olsen twins.

This year, fans can expect performances from artists like Ashe and Sofi Tukker, and appearances from stars including Chris Pratt.

Where to Watch the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Online for Free

If you’re looking to watch without paying upfront, one of the best options is to take advantage of a free trial from a live TV streaming service like DirecTV. You’ll get instant access to the channels airing the ceremony, so you won’t have to worry about missing a minute.

Below, find more details on how to watch the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards online.

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DirecTV

➤ $39.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels

DirecTV is one of the most affordable ways to watch the Kids’ Choice Awards, thanks to its five-day free trial. After that, you can get CBS with the MySports package, starting at under $40 per month, or opt for the MyKids Genre Pack (which features Nickelodeon) for $20.99 per month.

Fubo

➤ $88.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels

Fubo is offering a great deal right now, where you can not only get a free trial to stream the Kids’ Choice Awards, but also score $30 off your first month. After that, plans with CBS start at $88.99 per month.

Hulu + Live TV

➤ $99.99/month
➤ 95+ channels
➤ Three-day free trial

Another great option is Hulu + Live TV. Along with access to the channels airing the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards, you’ll get 95-plus channels and subscriptions to Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu. Plans cost $99.99 per month after a three-day free trial.

2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards: Date, Start Time

The 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards air on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. ET and will run for approximately 90 minutes. You can stream the ceremony live for free with a trial from DirecTV.