CMA Fest 2026 Livestream: Where to Watch the Primetime Concert Special Online

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This year’s CMA Fest primetime concert special, officially titled CMA Fest Presented By SoFi, gives fans front-row access to the performances, collaborations and standout moments from the weekend-long 2026 CMA Fest in Nashville. The three-hour TV event airs on June 25, at 8 p.m. PT/ET, and since the special is broadcast on ABC, it can also be livestreamed on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

stream free with directv 5-day trial

Country Music star Riley Green and Good Morning America host Lara Spencer will co-host the music-filled event, which showcases performances from Blake Shelton, Ella Langley, Tim McGraw, Lainey Wilson and Luke Bryan, to name a handful (see below for full list of performers).

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At a Glance: How to Watch CMA Fest 2026

When: Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. PT/ET
Channel: ABC
Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV; next day on Hulu

Where to Watch CMA Fest 2026: Air Date, Time

The three-hour TV special airs on Thursday, June 25, at 8 p.m. PT/ET, on ABC.

How to Stream CMA Fest 2026 Online Free

Since CMA Fest airs on ABC, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. More on each option below.

DirecTV

Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month Directv free trial

ABC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune into the special at no cost.

Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.

Fubo

Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month) fubo free trial

Watch the 2026 CMA Fest on ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly thereafter.

Sling

Plans from $4.99 Get Sling

ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue Plan, starting at $60.99 per month.

That said, please note that local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.

Hulu + Live TV

Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+

Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV.

Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.

CMA Fest 2026 Performers, Hosts

Country Music star Riley Green and Good Morning America‘s Lara Spencer serve as event co-hosts. Performers include Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays, Ricky Skaggs, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Shay Morgan, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top.