How to watch the 2026 Golden Globes in Canada on Sunday? We got you covered, so read on for more info.
Awards season officially gets underway this weekend with the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the past year’s best films and TV shows. The ceremony returns to Beverly Hills on Sunday night (of course), with comedian Nikki Glaser back as host for a second year.
For viewers in Canada, here’s a clear guide to when the show starts, where to watch it live, and what to expect from this year’s nominations.
The Golden Globes air live on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from the Beverly Hilton hotel in California.
Live broadcast begins at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST
Red carpet coverage starts earlier in the evening
Celebrities typically begin arriving several hours before the awards are handed out.
Red carpet arrivals are expected around 5 p.m. EST / 2 p.m. PST
Canadian viewers can watch coverage through entertainment shows and online streams
In the U.S., red carpet coverage will air on E! and stream via Paramount+ partners
Canadian viewers can watch the Golden Globes live without needing a U.S. streaming service. Rogers has the TV and streaming rights to the Golden Globes in Canada, available on its Citytv channel.
Airing live on Citytv
Available to stream with Citytv+
Citytv+ is also accessible through Prime Video Channels
Nikki Glaser returns as host after a well-received debut last year. Her sharp stand-up style and viral comedy moments helped boost interest in the ceremony, leading organizers to bring her back for 2026. Let’s see if she can keep this momentum going.
This year’s nominations are spread across major studio films, international cinema, prestige TV, and podcasts.
Most-nominated films
One Battle After Another leads the field with nine nominations
Sentimental Value follows closely
Sinners earned multiple acting and technical nods
Television standouts
The White Lotus picked up six nominations
Netflix’s Adolescence scored five nods following its Emmy success
New podcast category
The Golden Globes are handing out podcast awards for the first time, which is cool to see
Nominees include SmartLess, Call Her Daddy, Armchair Expert, and Up First
Canada is well represented again this year.
Martin Short is nominated for Only Murders in the Building
Seth Rogen and Catherine O’Hara received nominations for The Studio
Canadian filmmaker Maggie Kang is in the mix with KPop Demon Hunters, a favourite in the original song category
Helen Mirren will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award for film
Sarah Jessica Parker is being honoured with the Carol Burnett Award for television
The Golden Globes traditionally set the tone for the rest of awards season, acting as an early indicator for the Oscars and Emmys. With major stars, international films, and new categories in play, the 2026 ceremony is shaping up to be one of the more varied lineups in years.
The Golden Globe Awards air live in Canada on Sunday night, with coverage starting ahead of the 8 p.m. EST broadcast.
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