How to Watch the 2025 Tony Awards: Start Time, Channel, and Free Streaming Options

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Live from historic Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Cynthia Erivo hosts the 78th annual Tony Awards on CBS and Paramount+ with Showtime!

The Tony season is here with three shows, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, and Buena Vista Social Club, leading the pack with ten nominations each. These musicals are alongside Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw in the highly contested “Best Musical” category. Meanwhile, the “Best Play” category features a strong lineup with English, The Hills of California, Oh, Mary!, Purpose, and John Proctor Is the Villain vying for Tony accolades.

A full list of nominees can be found on the official Tony Awards website.

This year’s event also offers an array of exciting performances featuring pieces from Buena Vista Social Club, Sunset Blvd., Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her, along with the original cast of Hamilton, and more.

Where can you watch the 2025 Tony Awards? From start time to streaming info, here’s everything you need to know.

What Time/Channel Are The Tony Awards On Tonight?

The Tony Awards will be broadcast on Sunday, June 8, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+ with Showtime. The Tony Awards: Act One, a live pre-show hosted by Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry, kicks off at 6:40 p.m. ET on Pluto TV.

You can find The Tony Awards: Act One on Pluto TV by clicking on the “Live Music” channel found within the Entertainment category on the streamer.

How To Watch The Tony Awards 2025 Live:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the Tony Awards live on CBS or the CBS website. The show will also be streaming live on Paramount+ with Showtime, which is available for $12.99/month (or $119.99/year).

The streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial as well as a 25% student discount.

Will The Tony Awards Be Streaming Live on Pluto TV?

Nope. Pluto TV will only be airing pre-show coverage.

How To Watch Paramount+ On Hulu And Amazon:

You can add Paramount+ with Showtime to your Prime Video or Hulu account for an extra $12.99/month. You can sample the platform on Amazon with a seven-day free trial.

How To Stream The Tony Awards Live Online Without Cable:

You can also stream the show live or on demand with an active subscription to Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, or YouTube TV. All of the aforementioned services offer a CBS live stream.

YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV provide free trials for new subscribers.