The 2026 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards air live Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on CBS and Nickelodeon, marking the show’s first-ever CBS broadcast. You can also stream the ceremony live on Paramount+ with a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan, or watch on demand with any Paramount+ plan starting Sunday, Nov. 15.
GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren hosts the ceremony, which will feature 36 fan-voted awards, celebrity appearances, and signature green slime. Read on for everything you need to know, including how and when to watch, the top nominees, how to vote, and what to expect.
Key facts
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Start time: 8 PM ET/5 PM PT
- Scheduled duration: 90 minutes
- Location: Television City in Los Angeles, California
- Live broadcast: CBS and Nickelodeon
- Live streaming: Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan required)
- On-demand streaming: Paramount+ (any plan), starting Sunday, Nov. 15
- Host: Alex Warren
- Special honoree: Chris Pratt (King of Comedy Award)
- Voting: 36 fan-voted categories at kidschoiceawards.com
How to watch the Kids’ Choice Awards
The 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards will air live Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8-9:30 PM ET/5-6:30 PM PT on CBS and Nickelodeon. Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ Premium plan can stream the ceremony live on the service through the feed of their local CBS affiliate. All Paramount+ subscribers (any plan) can watch the show on demand beginning Sunday, Nov. 15.
On show night, viewers can also watch the ceremony live on CBS or Nickelodeon using cable or satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, depending on their subscription packages. Additionally, viewers can catch the CBS broadcast as aired on their local CBS station via a digital antenna.
Below is the viewing breakdown:
| Viewing option | Availability |
| CBS | Live Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT |
| Nickelodeon | Live Saturday, Nov.14 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT |
| Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan), night of show | Live via CBS feed on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT |
| Paramount+ (Paramount+ Essential plan) | On-demand streaming beginning Sunday, Nov. 15 in the U.S. |
| Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan), post-ceremony | On-demand streaming beginning Sunday, Nov. 15 in the U.S. |
Who is hosting?
Multiplatinum-selling, GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren will host the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards. The 26-year-old recording artist behind the Billboard 100 chart-topping hit “Ordinary” brings a strong following among young music and entertainment fans to the star-studded celebration. He’ll emcee an evening filled with celebrity appearances, award presentations, and signature slime moments.
Top nominees and categories
Fans of all ages help decide who takes home an iconic Orange Blimp at the Kids’ Choice Awards by voting online at kidschoiceawards.com for their favorites across 36 categories spanning movies, TV, music, gaming, sports, and content creators.
Taylor Swift leads all individual nominees with six nominations, followed by Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter with five nominations each. BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Cardi B, and Karol G are among music’s biggest stars also earning notable nominations.
Popular nominated movie and TV franchises include The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Toy Story 5, Wednesday, Wicked: For Good, The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants, KPop Demon Hunters, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
New awards categories added to this year’s list are Watch Party: Kids’ Choice, Favorite On-Screen Duo/Trio, and Favorite Clutch Player.
Here are nominees for select categories:
- FAVORITE MOVIE — Avatar: Fire and Ash, How to Train Your Dragon, Jurassic World Rebirth, Lilo & Stitch, Moana, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Superman, Wicked: For Good
- FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS — Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada 2), Ariana Grande (Wicked: For Good), Catherine Laga’aia (Moana), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked: For Good), Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes 3), Scarlett Johansson (Jurassic World Rebirth), Zendaya (Spider-Man: Brand New Day), Zoe Saldaña (Avatar: Fire and Ash)
- FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR — Adam Sandler (Happy Gilmore 2), David Corenswet (Superman), Dwayne Johnson (Moana), Hugh Jackman (The Sheep Detectives), John Cena (Coyote vs. Acme), Ryan Gosling (Project Hail Mary), Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Brand New Day), Zach Galifianakis (Lilo & Stitch)
- FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE — Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, KPop Demon Hunters, Minions & Monsters, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Toy Story 5, Zootopia 2
- FAVORITE KIDS TV SHOW — Avatar: The Last Airbender, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Soy Luna: Let’s Roll Again, The Thundermans: Undercover, Vampirina: Teenage Vampire, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
- FAVORITE FAMILY TV SHOW — Abbott Elementary, Ghosts, Ginny & Georgia, Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, One Piece, Stranger Things, Wednesday, XO, Kitty
- FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST — Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Karol G, Miley, Olivia Rodrigo, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift
- FAVORITE MALE ARTIST — Benson Boone, Bruno Mars, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Lil Uzi Vert, Tyler, The Creator
- FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP OR DUO — BLACKPINK, BTS, Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5, Twenty One Pilots, Weezer
See the full list of Kids’ Choice Awards nominees.
How to vote
Want to have a say in who wins? Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 13. Visit the official Kids’ Choice Awards website, and click the “Vote Here” button to get started. Select your favorites in each category, then submit your votes at the end of the round. You can vote again while voting remains open.
Read the official voting rules for eligibility requirements, voting limits, and local closing times.
What to expect from the ceremony
Expect fan-voted winners, plenty of celebrities, and a celebration of the biggest names in entertainment — with green slime ready to strike at any moment. The ceremony will honor fan favorites in film, television, music, gaming, sports, and digital creators.
Box-office star Chris Pratt will receive the King of Comedy Award recognizing his standout comedic performances across film and TV, as well as his roles in some of the biggest animated franchises. He’ll receive the Silver Blimp before getting the signature Nickelodeon slime treatment. It could be a big night for Pratt, who is also nominated for Favorite Male Animated Voice From a Movie for his role as Mario in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Singer-songwriter Ashe will take the stage to perform her breakout hit “Stop the Wedding!,” while GRAMMY® Award-nominated DJ duo Sofi Tukker will perform “TSUNAMI,” their dance anthem collaboration with Ryan Tedder.
This year’s ceremony marks a milestone: It’s the first time the Kids’ Choice Awards will be broadcast on CBS.
Watch the Kids’ Choice Awards on Paramount+
Tune in to the 2026 Kids’ Choice Awards live Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on CBS and Nickelodeon, or stream it live on Paramount+ (Paramount+ Premium plan). Subscribers of all Paramount+ plans can watch on demand beginning Sunday, Nov. 15. Join host Alex Warren to see who takes home an Orange Blimp, catch the night’s biggest surprises, and find out who gets slimed.
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