Product Recommendations

5/4/2026

Met Gala 2026 Livestream: How to Watch Beyoncé, Doja Cat & BLACKPINK’s Red Carpet

Fashion's biggest night is back, coming to your screens live on May 4.

Amina Ayoud

2026 Met Gala At a Glance:

When: Monday, May 4, at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
Network: E!
Streaming: DIRECTV, Sling Blue, Peacock, Hulu + Live TV

You won’t want to miss the attendees this year, given that there are a ton of musicians set to grace the red carpet in their best looks. Beyoncé is one of the gala’s co-chairs alongside former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, actress Nicole Kidman and tennis star Venus Williams. Other musicians confirmed to attend include Doja Cat, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Sam Smith, Sabrina Carpenter and Teyana Taylor, among others. Fans of the annual gala have already begun to buzz about rumored attendees, predicting that big names like BTS, Bad Bunny, Addison Rae, Cardi B and Billie Eilish might attend. Only time will tell.

Jingle Ball 2026: Buy Tickets to See Olivia Rodrigo, Sombr, KATSEYE, ADÉLA & More

'Monday Night Football' 2026: How to Watch Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks Live Online Free

Russell Dickerson to Appear on '9-1-1: Nashville': 'The Cast & Crew Made Me Feel Right at Home'

Explore

Beyoncé

See latest videos, charts and news

During the livestream, E! will be enlisting the help of some experts, fashion or otherwise, to take to the carpet to capture must-see moments and break down A-list arrivals’ outfits. This panel of people includes Justin Sylvester, Keltie Knight, Zanna Roberts Rassi, Summer House star Ciara Miller, star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Bronwyn Newport, Renee Montgomery, Chris Appleton and designer Christian Siriano.

How to Watch Met Gala 2026 Online for Free

As mentioned, the 2026 Met Gala red carpet will be streaming live on Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Below, we’ll be showing you how to tune into the red carpet online for free.

DIRECTV

watch FOR FREE ON DIRECTV

DIRECTV offers the E! network in multiple packages; however, the streamer’s CHOICE package is our top pick because it is the best value at $84.99 a month for the first month, down from $94.99. The package comes with 125+ channels, including E!. DIRECTV offers new customers a 5-day free trial, so you can watch the 2026 Met Gala without spending a dime before committing to anything.

Sling

Watch on Sling Blue

Sling Blue is another option to watch the red carpet event. The service’s pricing starts at $45.99 a month and includes 40-plus channels, including E!. With your subscription, you’ll have access to the show, along with live sports and news. Unfortunately, Sling Blue does not have a free trial option.

Peacock

GET: PEACOCK PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

You can also watch the 2026 Met Gala via Peacock. The platform offers affordable plans starting at just $10.99 a month, or an annual plan for $109.99 a year (which gets you 12 months of streaming for the price of 10). Your subscription will give you access to E!, along with 50 “always-on” curated channels. There are no free trials for new users.

Hulu + Live TV

GET: HULU + LIVE TV 3-DAY FREE TRIAL

You can also watch the 2026 Met Gala via Hulu + Live TV, given that E! is included in the live TV channel lineup. The service also offers a three-day free trial to new users. A subscription to the service (with ads) will cost $89.99 per month, while the plan without ads goes for $99.99 per month. Both subscriptions give you access to watch fashion’s biggest night.

More On the Met Gala & Musician Attendees

Over the years, fashionable musicians like Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, LISA, JENNIE, Tyla, Megan Thee Stallion and Diana Ross have made splashes at the gala with their looks. Rihanna has set the standard for dressing at The Met, often attending in extravagant looks that often take months to perfect and conceptualize. Traditionally, the gala features a major surprise musical performance each year as part of its exclusive, post-red carpet dinner, something that most people aren’t able to see since it is never streamed live. In recent years, Lizzo, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been the special performers for the night.

Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox

Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about?

Get in the know on

Visit Billboard Pro for music business news

The Daily

A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry

Email Address

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.