Trevor Noah is set to take the Grammy Awards stage one last time.
The Recording Academy and CBS have confirmed that the Emmy Award-winning comedian will return as host of the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking what organizers describe as his “final” appearance in the role. The ceremony will air live on Sunday, Feb. 1, from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The broadcast will run from 8 to 11:30 p.m. ET and 5 to 8:30 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network. It will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+, with live access for Paramount+ Premium subscribers and next-day on-demand viewing for Paramount+ Essential users.
This will be Noah’s sixth time hosting the Grammys and his first appearance as host since becoming one of the show’s executive producers. He first took on hosting duties in 2021, when the awards were held under strict COVID-19 pandemic protocols.
“I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time,” said executive producer Ben Winston of Fulwell Entertainment. “He’s been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists and music. His impact on the show has been truly spectacular, and we can’t wait to do it together one last time.”
The 2026 ceremony will also mark the end of an era for the Grammys’ television home. The awards show has aired on CBS every year since 1973, but this broadcast will be its last on the network. A new 10-year distribution deal with Disney, announced in 2024, will take effect beginning next year.
Interest in the upcoming ceremony is already high, driven in part by a competitive field of nominees. Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods. Lady Gaga and producers Jack Antonoff and Cirkut follow closely with seven nominations each. Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Leon Thomas, and engineer Serban Ghenea earned six nominations, while Clipse, Doechii, SZA, Turnstile, Tyler, the Creator, and producers Souwave and Andrew Watt received five apiece.
Details on performers and presenters have not yet been announced, with the Recording Academy expected to reveal additional lineup information in the days ahead.
The 2026 Grammy Awards will be produced by Fulwell Entertainment for the Recording Academy. Executive producers include Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor, Jesse Collins, and Trevor Noah.
