Every year we all gear up to see our favorite artists of all disciplines and mediums get rewarded for their work. But it’s hard to keep up with them all, let alone know when and where they’re airing. That’s why we created this guide to tell you how you can watch every major award show without cable.
To make it easier to navigate, we’ve organized these by the time of year when they usually air, with the next upcoming show at the top.
Watch the MTV Movie & TV Awards on MTV
The 2023 MTV Movie Awards will air live on MTV on May 7th at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), hosted by Drew Barrymore. Our top picks for watching the MTV Movie & TV Awards are Philo and Hulu + Live TV. You can also watch the awards on streamers like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV.
Watch the MTV Movie & TV Awards on MTV with Philo
If you're looking for the cheapest way to stream the MTV Movie & TV Awards on MTV, Philo would be your best choice.
Philo is a great bang for your buck, offering 70+ of the most popular channels while being one of the cheapest live tv streaming services on the market. It also offers tons of on-demand content, three simultaneous streams, and a year of unlimited DVR space, so you can watch the MTV Movie & TV Awards and more as often as you’d like.
Philo Base
Try 7 days free
- Unlimited cloud DVR saved for 1 year
- Stream on three screens
- Shows movies and 70+ channels
- 7-day free trial
$25/month
Other channels included with Philo are: A&E, BET, BBC World News, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Game Show Network, HGTV, History, ID, Lifetime, Logo, Nickelodeon, Smithsonian Channel, TLC, Travel Channel, Vice
You can use Philo on devices like: web browsers, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Samsung TV, and Roku.
Read our Philo review to find out more information.
Watch the MTV Movie & TV on MTV with Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is our next pick for watching MTV because it offers the best combination of price, channels, and features. It also comes with two free subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN, an offer no other streamer has.
Hulu (with ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
$7.99/month
Hulu (no ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
- No ads
$17.99/month
Hulu Live TV only
- 90+ live channels
- Stream on two screens
$75.99/month
Hulu Live TV (with ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$76.99/month
Hulu Live TV (some ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$81.99/month
Hulu Live TV (no ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$89.99/month
Other channels included with Hulu + Live TV are: A&E, ABC News, BET, Bloomberg Television, Cartoon Network, CBS, Cheddar Big News, CNN, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, E!, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Food Network, Freeform, FX, HGTV, History, ID, Lifetime, NFL Network, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, TruTV, Vice
Check out our Hulu+ Live TV guide to see what’s on Hulu and when.
Hulu + Live TV is available on devices like: AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Cox, iOS, LG TV, Mi Box, Roku, Samsung TV, TiVo, Vizio, Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox, Xbox One.
Read our Hulu review for more information.
Watch the MTV Movie & TV Awards with an antenna
It’s possible to watch the MTV Movie & TV Awards on other streaming services like YouTube TV but honestly, they’re more expensive and could also include some regional blackout zones.
If you’re interested in another cheap option, the best way to watch the MTV Movie & TV Awards is via an antenna.
Antennas don’t need to be ugly, and they’re a great option for getting access to live, local broadcasts without paying for a monthly streaming service. That’s what our team uses when a live event isn’t available in our area on a platform like DirecTV Stream or Sling!
Our team’s favorite antenna is the Mohu Leaf 30. You can get it on Amazon if you have a day or two to spare, or you might be able to get it from your local Best Buy or Home Depot.
How to watch other awards shows, like the Golden Globes and Grammys
There are even more awards shows in store for 2023. Here’s a quick look at everything coming up for the rest of the year and into next year.
| Awards Show | Date | Airing on |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Awards | June 11, 2023 | CBS |
| BET Awards | June 20, 2023 | BET |
| Emmy Awards | September 18, 2023 | FOX |
| Billboard Music Awards | November 19, 2023 | NBC |
| American Music Awards | November 2023 | ABC |
| People’s Choice Awards | December 2023 | NBC |
| Golden Globes | January 7, 2024 | NBC |
| Grammy Awards | February 2024 | CBS |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | February 2024 | Netflix |
| Oscars | March 2024 | ABC |
| MTV Movie and TV Awards | May 2024 | MTV |
| GLAAD Media Awards | TBA | TBD |
| CMT Music Awards | TBA | CBS |
Below, we get into some of our team’s top picks for watching the most popular award shows without cable. We update this list throughout the year, so check back before an awards show airs to see if we’ve updated this list.
Watch the Golden Globes and Billboard Music Awards on Peacock
Since the streamer is owned by NBCUniversal, you can watch the Golden Globes and Billboard Music Awards live on Peacock.
Peacock offers a great range of programming, from sports, news and children’s entertainment, to backlogs of NBC TV and hundreds of films from Universal. With its cheap prices, it’s a great investment for watching the Globes or keeping for the long run.
Peacock is available on devices like: web browsers, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Tablet, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, LG Smart TV. PlayStation, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, VIZIO, Xbox, Cox, and Xfinity.
Read our full Peacock review for more information.
Watch the Golden Globes and Billboard Music Awards on NBC with Sling
If you're looking for another cheap way to stream NBC, Sling could be your best choice. Sling is our next pick for watching NBC because it offers the best combination of price, channels, and features.
The Sling Blue package allows you to stream a total of 45 channels including NBC and FOX, CNN, or A&E. The Sling Orange + Blue package allows you to stream a total of 50 channels including NBC and TNT, Discovery Channel, or EPSN. Find out which local channels and regional sports networks Sling has in your area.
Sling Orange
$10 off your first month
- 30+ channels
- ESPN
- Stream on one device
$40/month
Sling Blue
$10 off your first month
- 40+ channels
- Local channels in select cities
- News and entertainment
- Stream on three screens
$45/month
Sling Orange & Blue
$10 off your first month
- General cable replacement
- 45+ channels
- Stream on three screens
$60/month
You can use Sling on web browsers, Android, or iOS as well as Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV. Other devices include LG/Samsung Smart TVs or Xbox One Learn more about Sling device support.
Read our Sling TV review.
Watch the Grammys, Tonys, and CMT Awards with Paramount+
CBS owns Paramount+, so naturally, you can stream the Grammys, Tonys, and CMTs live with Paramount+.
Paramount+ is proving itself to be a streamer worth noting, as its programming continues to grow and impress. With original series like 1923 and acclaimed films like Top Gun: Maverick, and all of CBS’s backlog to sift through, you’ll have plenty to watch long after the Grammys has ended.
You can use Paramount+ on devices like: web browsers, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, PlayStation, Portal TV, Samsung TV, Vizio TV, LG TV, Roku, Xbox, Cox, and Xfinity.
Read our Paramount+ review to find out more information.
Watch the Grammys on CBS with DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is our pick for watching CBS because it offers the best combination of price, channels, and features. DirecTV Stream offers four different package levels. This is what they include:
DirecTV Stream Entertainment
Pay $49.99 for the first 2 months
- 75+ channels
- Stream on unlimited devices at home
- Unlimited DVR space
- Three months of Max free
$79.99/month
DirecTV Stream Optimo Mas
- 100+ live TV channels
- Spanish and English programming
- Three months of Max free
- Unlimited DVR space
$79.99/month
DirecTV Stream Choice
Pay $49.99 for the first 2 months
- 105+ live channels
- Unlimited DVR space
- Includes regional sports networks
- Three months of Max free
$108.99/month
DirecTV Stream Ultimate
Pay $49.99 for the first 2 months
- 140+ live channels
- Unlimited DVR space
- Includes regional sports networks
- Three months of Max free
$119.99/month
DirecTV Stream Premier
- Unlimited DVR space
- 150+ channels
- Includes Max Cinemax SHOWTIME and STARZ
- Includes regional sports networks
$154.99/month
Find out which local channels and regional sports networks DirecTV Stream has in your area.
You can use DirecTV Stream on web browsers, Android, or iOS as well as Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV. Other devices include LG/Samsung Smart TVs or Xbox One. Learn more about DirecTV Stream device support.
Read our DirecTV Stream review to learn more.
Watch the Oscars on ABC with Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is well worth the price of admission, offering 90+ live channels including ABC, it’s entire on-demand library, and Disney+ and ESPN+ included in its subscription. With titles like Best Picture nominee Triangle of Sadness available to stream, the service is a great pick for watching the Oscars live.
Hulu (with ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
$7.99/month
Hulu (no ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
- No ads
$17.99/month
Hulu Live TV only
- 90+ live channels
- Stream on two screens
$75.99/month
Hulu Live TV (with ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$76.99/month
Hulu Live TV (some ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$81.99/month
Hulu Live TV (no ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$89.99/month
Hulu lost somewhere around 30 local ABC affiliates just before the Oscars, but it might still be possible to watch ABC on Hulu in your area. It’s worth checking with Hulu before subscribing if you’re just looking for a way to watch the Oscars.
Read our Hulu review for more on Hulu+ Live TV, or check out our Hulu+ Live TV guide to see what’s on Hulu and when.
Davan Hamilton • Author
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