How to Watch CMA Awards 2025 Live Outside the US

Here’s where you can watch the 59th Annual CMA Awards live on TV, through streaming platforms, and with participating TV providers.

What Is The 59th Annual CMA Awards 2025 About?

The 59th Annual CMA Awards 2025 celebrates excellence in country music through live performances, awards, tributes, and special honors broadcast directly from Nashville. The event recognizes outstanding achievements in recording, songwriting, live performance, and overall contribution to the music industry. Along with honoring nominees and winners, the ceremony showcases legendary artists alongside emerging talent, and includes the prestigious Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, presented this year to Vince Gill.

When and What Time Do The 59th Annual CMA Awards Start?

The 59th Annual CMA Awards airs live from Nashville on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with coverage beginning in prime time on ABC. Viewers can watch according to their local broadcast schedule.

CMA Awards 2025 air times:
Eastern: 8 p.m. (Live)
Central: 7 p.m. (Live)
Mountain: 7 p.m.
Pacific: 8 p.m.
Alaska: 7 p.m.
Hawaii: 7 p.m.

When is the Red Carpet of CMA Awards 2025?

The red carpet for the CMA Awards 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:00 p.m. ET, featuring celebrity arrivals, interviews, and first looks at the night’s biggest stars. Viewers can stream the red-carpet coverage online through official CMA and broadcast partner platforms, with select ABC affiliates also airing the pre-show live before the main event.

How to Watch CMA Awards 2025 in the US

You can watch the 59th Annual CMA Awards 2025 live in the United States on ABC. Viewers with a participating TV provider can simply sign in on ABC.com or through the ABC app to stream the show at no extra cost. If you don’t have a TV provider, the live broadcast can still be streamed through platforms that offer ABC, including Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, FuboTV, and YouTube TV. The full ceremony will also be available the next day on Hulu for on-demand streaming.

Where to Watch CMA Awards 2025 Live in Canada

You can watch the CMA Awards 2025 live in Canada on CTV2 on November 19 at 7 p.m. CST. The broadcast can also be streamed on CTV.ca and the CTV app using a supported TV provider login.

Where to Watch CMA Awards 2025 Live in the UK

UK viewers can stream the CMA Awards 2025 live on BBC iPlayer on November 20 at 2 a.m. GMT. For a scheduled replay, BBC Four will air the full show on November 28 at 10:05 p.m. GMT.

Where to Watch CMA Awards 2025 Live in Australia

Australian audiences can stream the CMA Awards 2025 live on STAN on November 20 at 12 p.m. AEDT. A televised replay will also air on the Nine Network on December 14 at 2 p.m. AEDT.

Where to Watch CMA Awards 2025 Live in Mexico

Viewers in Mexico can watch the CMA Awards 2025 live on Canal 6, airing December 7 at 2 p.m. CST.

Where to Watch CMA Awards 2025 Live in Sweden

Swedish viewers can stream the CMA Awards 2025 live on SVT Play on November 29 at 2 a.m. CET. A primetime replay will later air on SVT2 at 9:45 p.m. CET.

Where to Watch CMA Awards 2025 Live in Norway

Norway will broadcast the CMA Awards 2025 live on NRK on December 5 at 11:15 p.m. CET.

Who Is Hosting the 2025 CMA Awards?

Lainey Wilson hosts the 59th Annual CMA Awards, becoming only the third woman to solo host the ceremony in its history, following Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. Her leadership highlights the influence and growing recognition of women in country music.

2025 CMA Awards Performers List

Below is the full lineup of performers for the CMA Awards 2025.

Performer	Performance Type
Luke Combs	Live Performance
Chris Stapleton	Live Performance
Lainey Wilson	Host Performance & Live Set
Ella Langley	Live Performance
Megan Moroney	Live Performance
Kelsea Ballerini	Live Performance
BigXThaPlug	Live Performance
Shaboozey	Live Performance
Zach Top	Live Performance
Tucker Wetmore	Live Performance
Stephen Wilson Jr.	Live Performance
Brandi Carlile	Live Performance
Kenny Chesney	Live Performance
Riley Green	Live Performance
Miranda Lambert	Live Performance
Patty Loveless	Live Performance
Old Dominion	Live Performance
The Red Clay Strays	Live Performance

2025 CMA Awards Presenters List

The presenters and special guests include:

Presenter	Role
Lady A	Presenter
Alison Brown	Presenter
Jessica Capshaw	Presenter
Billy Ray Cyrus	Presenter
Elizabeth Hurley	Presenter
Lauren Daigle	Presenter
Jordan Davis	Presenter
Cody Johnson	Presenter
Bert Kreischer	Presenter
Brandon Lake	Presenter
Ella Langley	Presenter
Steve Martin	Presenter
Leanne Morgan	Presenter
Ne-Yo	Presenter
Chris O’Donnell	Presenter
Kimberly Perry	Presenter
LeAnn Rimes	Presenter
Alan Ritchson	Presenter
Lara Spencer	Presenter
Grace Van Patten	Presenter
Gretchen Wilson	Presenter
Bailey Zimmerman	Presenter

Can you watch the CMA Awards 2025 online for free?

Yes, you can watch the CMA Awards 2025 live online for free by signing up for a new-subscriber trial on a live-TV streaming service that includes ABC, such as Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV. These trials allow you to stream the live broadcast at no cost as long as the trial is still active when the show airs. Just make sure to cancel before the trial ends if you don’t want to be charged.

Is The 59th Annual CMA Awards Suitable for All Ages?

The CMA Awards are suitable for a general audience and typically hold a TV-PG rating. The broadcast features musical performances, winner announcements, and family-friendly entertainment with no explicit content.

Where can I watch the replay of the CMA Awards 2025?

You can watch the full replay of the CMA Awards 2025 on Hulu, where the entire broadcast becomes available the day after it airs live. Subscribers can stream the show on-demand anytime, with access to every performance, award moment, and red-carpet highlight. If you have a plan that supports offline downloads, you can also save the replay to watch later on mobile devices.

On What Devices Can You Watch Hulu?

You can watch CMA Awards 2025 on Hulu using supported phones, smart TVs, streaming devices, tablets, and game consoles.

Device Category	Supported Devices
Smart TVs	LG TV, Samsung TV, VIZIO, Hisense
Streaming Media	Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast
Mobile Devices	Android phones, iPhone, iPad
Computers	Windows PC browsers, Mac browsers
Game Consoles	PlayStation, Xbox

CMA Awards 2025 Nominees List

Entertainer of the Year

1. Luke Combs
2. Cody Johnson
3. Chris Stapleton
4. Morgan Wallen
5. Lainey Wilson

Album of the Year

1. Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
2. Cold Beer & Country Music – Zach Top
3. F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
4. I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
5. Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson

Female Vocalist of the Year

1. Kelsea Ballerini
2. Miranda Lambert
3. Ella Langley
4. Megan Moroney
5. Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist of the Year

1. Luke Combs
2. Cody Johnson
3. Chris Stapleton
4. Zach Top
5. Morgan Wallen

Vocal Group of the Year

1. Lady A
2. Little Big Town
3. Old Dominion
4. Rascal Flatts
5. The Red Clay Strays

Vocal Duo of the Year

1. Brooks & Dunn
2. Brothers Osborne
3. Dan + Shay
4. Maddie & Tae
5. The War and Treaty

FAQs

Will the CMA Awards 2025 include backstage interviews online?
Yes. Backstage interviews and behind-the-scenes moments will be streamed separately through CMA’s official social channels, giving viewers access to reactions, winners’ comments, and exclusive content that isn’t shown on television.

Are the CMA Awards available with closed captions?
Closed captions are supported on all official broadcasts, including ABC, Hulu, and live-TV streaming platforms. Most digital versions also offer optional subtitles for accessibility.

Is the CMA Awards broadcast available in 4K?
The main broadcast is delivered in HD, and while some streaming platforms may upscale to higher resolutions depending on device and service settings, there is no confirmed native 4K broadcast for the 2025 event.

CMA Awards 2025 Preview

The BIGGEST names in Country Music are taking the stage 🎸 @laineywilson hosts the #CMAawards LIVE Wednesday, Nov. 19 on ABC and next day on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/xreHBTrmJS

— ABC (@ABCNetwork) October 23, 2025

You May Also Check This Out

• How to watch the 2024 ACM Awards for free