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This year’s CMA Festival special concert, officially titled CMA Festival presented by SoFigives fans front-row access to performances, collaborations and iconic moments from the weekend-long 2026 CMA Festival in Nashville. The three-hour TV event airs on June 25, at 8 PM PT/ET, and since the special is airing on ABC, it can also be streamed live 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.
Country music star Riley Greene and Good morning America Host Lara Spencer will co-host the music-filled event, which features performances from Blake Shelton, Ella Langley, Tim McGraw, Lainey Wilson, and Luke Bryan, to name a few (see below for the full list of performers).
At a glance: How to watch the 2026 CMA Festival
- when: Thursday, June 25, at 8pm PT/ET
- channel: ABC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV; The next day on Hulu
Where to watch CMA Festival 2026: broadcast date and time
The three-hour television special airs Thursday, June 25, at 8pm PT/ET, on ABC.
How to stream the 2026 CMA Festival online for 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 about each option below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
ABC is included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the special service 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 start at $55.99 per month ($45.99 for the first month)
Watch the 2026 CMA Festival on ABC by subscribing to Fubo, which is offering a free five-day trial to new subscribers. After the trial period, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 per month after that.
sling
Plans start at $4.99
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.
However, please note that availability of local channels depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
CMA Festival 2026 Artists and Hosts
Country music star Riley Greene and Good morning AmericaLara Spencer serves as co-hosts of the event. Artists include Billy Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osbourne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deanna Carter, Ella Langley, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, Hardy, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lenny Wilson, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays, Ricky Skaggs, and Riley. Green, Russell Dickerson, Chaposi, Shay Morgan, Steven Wilson Jr., Tim McGraw, Tucker Whitmore and Zach Tubb.
