2025 CMA Awards Host Lainey Wilson. Courtesy of Robby Klein/Disney Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The 59th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Lainey Wilson, will air live tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremony will be preceded by a three-hour pre-show, officially titled On The Red Carpet at the CMA Awards, starting at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. Since the three-hour awards show and pre-show will be broadcast on ABC, cord-cutters can stream them live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Related Stories Movies Movies for Grownups Awards Nominations: 'One Battle After Another' Leads With 8 Nods Lifestyle The Best Holiday Gifts for Men, from Sony Headphones, Nintendo Gaming Console, Nike Sneakers and More stream free with directv 5-day trial Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option. At a Glance: How to Watch the CMA Awards When: Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET (pre-show starts at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET) Channel: ABC Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV; next day on Hulu get directv 5-day free trial Leading the nominees are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and host Lainey Wilson with six nods each; followed by Zach Top with five; Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four each; then Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen with three nods each. This marks the first time three female solo artists share the lead. Vince Gill is set to receive the 2025 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. How to Watch the CMA Awards 2025: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online The CMAs will air Nov. 19 on ABC, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. The three-hour red carpet pre-show airs directly before, also on ABC, beginning at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. The awards show will be available to watch on Hulu the following day, Nov. 20. As mentioned, since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can catch the star-studded event for free; keep reading to learn more about each option. DirecTV DirecTV Five-day free trial; packages from $29.99 per month Directv free trial ABC is included in any of DirecTV's signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com. Fubo Fubo Seven-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month) Fubo Free trial Watch ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward. Sling Sling Half off first month for select plans Get Sling ABC is included in Sling's Blue Plan ($50.99 per month) and Sling's Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter. Hulu Hulu + Live TV Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+ Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. It comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, with packages starting at $89.99 per month. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Live Feed Amazon Launches AI-Powered Series Recap Videos Live Feed 'Stargate' Reopens With New Series at Prime Video Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 'Friends,' 'The Morning Show' Costume Designer Debra McGuire: "We Are the Silent Storytellers" Twin Peaks 'Twin Peaks' DP Ronald Víctor García on Shaping the Look of David Lynch's TV Masterpiece Live Feed Leslie Bibb Sets First Post-'The White Lotus' Project: Cold War Crime Series 'Top of the Rock' (Exclusive) Live Feed 'Dancing With the Stars' Honors Prince as a Top Scoring Couple Exits Ahead of Next Week's Finale: See the Scores, Who Went Home Live Feed Amazon Launches AI-Powered Series Recap Videos Live Feed 'Stargate' Reopens With New Series at Prime Video Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 'Friends,' 'The Morning Show' Costume Designer Debra McGuire: "We Are the Silent Storytellers" Twin Peaks 'Twin Peaks' DP Ronald Víctor García on Shaping the Look of David Lynch's TV Masterpiece Live Feed Leslie Bibb Sets First Post-'The White Lotus' Project: Cold War Crime Series 'Top of the Rock' (Exclusive) Live Feed 'Dancing With the Stars' Honors Prince as a Top Scoring C