Kids' Choice Awards Crowns Fan Favorites on CBS
Nickelodeon and CBS aired the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards, with winners across movies, TV, music, and sports chosen by fans.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Entertainment — General
The 2026 Kids' Choice Awards aired live on CBS and Nickelodeon, honoring fan-picked winners across movies, television, music, and sports. BTS took Favorite Music Group or Duo, while Stranger Things won Favorite Family TV Show.
Why it matters
The awards are decided by fan votes, offering a snapshot of which movies, shows, and artists resonated most with young audiences in 2026. The simultaneous broadcast on CBS and Nickelodeon, plus streaming on Paramount+, expanded access to the ceremony.
The ceremony aired live from 5-6:30 p.m. PT and 8-9:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Nickelodeon, with on-demand Paramount+ access the following day for U.S. Premium and Essential subscribers. Viewership numbers for the 2026 broadcast were not reported in the source material.
The players
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon is a children's cable television network owned by Paramount Global that produces the Kids' Choice Awards and awards its signature Orange Blimp trophies.
CBS
CBS is a major American broadcast television network that simulcast the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards alongside Nickelodeon.
BTS
BTS is a South Korean boy band and one of the most commercially successful K-pop acts globally, which won Favorite Music Group or Duo.
Alex Warren
Alex Warren is an American singer and songwriter who hosted the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards.
The details
Alex Warren hosted the event, and Nickelodeon's Orange Blimp trophies were handed out throughout the presentation. KPop Demon Hunters received Favorite Song From A Movie for "Golden," performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, while Jenna Ortega won Favorite Female TV Star (Family) for Wednesday.
Timeline
November 15, 2026: Kids' Choice Awards air live on CBS and Nickelodeon and stream on Paramount+.
November 16, 2026: On-demand viewing on Paramount+ becomes available for Premium and Essential subscribers in the U.S.
Industry Dynamics
The Kids' Choice Awards remain one of the few major entertainment ceremonies decided entirely by fan votes, in contrast to juried awards like the Grammys and Emmys. Simulcasting on linear network CBS alongside cable channel Nickelodeon, with same-day streaming on Paramount+, reflects how legacy broadcasters now distribute family programming across multiple platforms.
Viewers can watch the awards live on CBS or Nickelodeon, or stream them on Paramount+ if they hold a Premium subscription. Essential and Premium subscribers in the U.S. can watch on demand starting the following day.
The takeaway
Fan voting drives the Kids' Choice Awards, so the winners reflect which titles and artists young audiences actively chose. Checking the Paramount+ on-demand schedule is the easiest way to catch up on the full broadcast.
Further reading
For more on the awards landscape, explore Entertainment — General coverage.
