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Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards will air live from The Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
Since the ceremony is broadcast on CBS, cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries CBS, including DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo. The event will also be live-streamed on Paramount+ With Showtime.
As for the red carpet livestream, E!’s red carpet coverage will begin at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET, and is streamable on any live TV streaming service that carries E!, including DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
Plus, Variety and Entertainment Tonight are teaming up for the second consecutive year on the official digital red carpet pre-show, streaming ahead of the main show at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET, also available to watch live on Paramount+.
Leading the film nominees is Emilia Pérez with 10, followed by The Brutalist, Conclave, Anora and The Substance. The Bear leads the TV noms, with Only Murders in the Building and Shogun following.
Check out the full 2025 Golden Globes nominations list here, and keep reading for how to stream the award show online for free.
At a Glance: How to Watch the 82nd Golden Globe Awards
(Note that the Paramount+ Essential plan does not include live streaming access to your local CBS channel; however Essential subscribers can access the Globes on demand the following day.)
How to Stream Golden Globes 2025 Online Free Without Cable
As mentioned, cord-cutters can watch the event on Paramount+ With Showtime or any live TV streaming service that carries CBS, including DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo. Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the star-studded event for free; keep reading to learn more about each option.
DirecTV Stream
Five-day free trial; packages from $101.98 per month ($86.98 for first two months)
Watch the show for free on CBS with a five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream, which starts at $86.98 per month for the first two months for the Entertainment + Sports Pack and then renews at $101.98 per month. The cable streamer offers more than 90 channels, including Fox, CNN, ABC, Disney Channel, E!, MSNBC, Nickelodeon and HGTV.
Other plans offer over 125-160 channels and are currently running discounts for the first three months. Learn more about package options and ways to save here.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Catch the awards show for free on CBS with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $82.99 per month. Available with or without ads, the live TV streamer also carries NBC, ABC, Fox and 90 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels.
Fubo
Seven-day free trial; packages from $59.99 for first month
Fubo carries CBS and offers a seven-day free trial, allowing new subscribers to watch the 82nd annual Golden Globes for free.
The cable streamer carries over 200 other news, entertainment and sports channels, and subscriptions start at $79.99 per month for the Pro package, which is currently on sale for $59.99 for the first month. You can record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more (including Monday, Thursday and Sunday Night Football) and watch later on your smartphone, tablet or TV.
Other plans include the Elite package (301 channels for $99.99 monthly and currently on sale for $79.99 for the first month) and the Premier tier that comes with 322 channels, NFL RedZone, Showtime and 4K quality for $109.99 monthly, currently on sale for $89.99 for the first month.
Paramount+ With Showtime
Seven-day free trial; packages for $12.99 per month thereafter
Stream the Golden Globe Awards for free on Paramount+ with a seven-day free trial to Paramount+ With Showtime. After the trial period, the Paramount+ With Showtime bundle is $12.99 per month (or $119.99 per year). This plan is ad free, except for live TV and a few shows. The ad-supported Essential plan is $7.99 per month (or $59.99 annually), but does not include live streaming access to your local CBS channel.
When you opt for the annual plan, Paramount+ Essential comes out to $5 per month and Paramount+ with Showtime comes out to $10 per month.
Watch the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on CBS through DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV or Fubo, or livestream on Paramount+ With Showtime.
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