Learn more With the awards season now well underway, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards ceremony is finally here. We've provided a breakdown of everything you need to know about where to watch the Critics Choice Awards,

You won’t need cable to watch the three-hour show (or the red carpet beforehand). Viewers can catch all the action via live streaming services like DirecTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial for new users. Hulu + Live TV and Fubo also feature E! live streaming (and are priced at $83/month and $60/month, respectively, after a free trial).

The 30th annual Critics Choice Awards were broadcast live on E!. For those looking to stream the show for free, streaming services FuboTV and DirecTV Stream both offer free trial periods and include E! in their channel offerings. The show will also be available to stream the next day on Peacock.