Where are the Kids Choice Awards this year? The 39th annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards air live today, November 14, 2026, from Television City in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony runs from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (5:00 to 6:30 p.m. PT). It marks the first time the show broadcasts simultaneously on CBS and Nickelodeon.
Fans voted in 36 categories covering film, television, music, gaming, sports, and more. Taylor Swift leads individual nominees with six nods. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each hold five. Major franchises on the ballot include The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Toy Story 5, Wednesday, Wicked: For Good, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, KPop Demon Hunters, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. New categories this year are Watch Party: Kids’ Choice, Favorite On-Screen Duo/Trio, and Favorite Clutch Player of the Year. Voting took place at kidschoiceawards.com.
Television City Hosts the Event for the First Time
Television City sits in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. The 25-acre complex opened in 1952 as one of the first purpose-built television production facilities. Architects William Pereira and Charles Luckman designed the modernist complex. CBS built it on a former site that once held Gilmore Stadium and Gilmore Field.
This marks the first Kids’ Choice Awards held at Television City. The venue has hosted iconic programs over the decades, including All in the Family, The Carol Burnett Show, and The Price Is Right for many years. The city designated it a Historic-Cultural Monument. Producers Done + Dusted handle the 2026 show. Official sponsors include Burger King, Wayfair, Kinetic Sand, and Volkswagen of America.
An Orange Carpet event precedes the main ceremony. Local CBS stations in Los Angeles carry pre-show coverage from 4 to 5 p.m. PT. Owen Holt hosts an Orange Carpet livestream on the Nickelodeon YouTube channel.
How to Watch the Live Broadcast
Viewers in the United States can watch the live show on CBS and Nickelodeon. Paramount+ Premium subscribers stream it live through their local CBS feed. Essential plan subscribers access the ceremony on demand starting Sunday, November 15. The show becomes available globally on Paramount+ after the Nickelodeon linear premiere.
Over-the-air antenna viewers can catch the CBS broadcast on local stations. Live TV streaming services that carry CBS and Nickelodeon in their packages also provide access. The 90-minute runtime keeps the energy high with slime, performances, and fan-voted winners.
Alex Warren Hosts the Celebration
Multiplatinum Grammy-nominated recording artist Alex Warren hosts the 2026 edition. He is known for his hit “Ordinary,” which spent significant time at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and pop radio charts. Warren has performed on major stages including the American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Grammy Awards. He has also appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and served as an advisor on The Voice earlier in 2026.
Musical Performances Set the Tone
Jamie Miller opens the show with the U.S. television debut of his viral hit “Babydoll.” The number includes a cast of dancers and a cameo by JYT. It features a medley celebrating dance crazes across decades: Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation,” the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody,” Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance,” PSY’s “Gangnam Style,” and JYT’s “Which One.” Antonio Cipriano and Victoria Justice make special appearances during the opening.
Ashe performs her breakout hit “Stop the Wedding!” SOFI TUKKER delivers the dance anthem “TSUNAMI,” their collaboration with Ryan Tedder. These performances add high-energy moments to the slime-filled night.
Chris Pratt Receives the King of Comedy Award
Chris Pratt receives the King of Comedy Award during the ceremony. He accepts the Silver Blimp recognizing his career before facing the traditional Nickelodeon slime treatment. Previous recipients include Adam Sandler in 2023 and Jack Black in 2025. Pratt joins a lineup of expected participants that includes Alysa Liu, Alyssa Miles, Daniella Monet, Dixie D’Amelio, Ginnifer Goodwin, Howie Mandel, Ice Spice, Jack Griffo, Jackson Olson, Jerry Trainor, Jude Hill, Keke Palmer, Kira Kosarin, Matthew Gray Gubler, Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim, Quinta Brunson, Salish Matter, SeanDoesMagic, Stella Lefty, Teyana Taylor, Taylen Biggs, Tony Hawk, and Tyler James Williams.
A Look at Past Kids Choice Awards Locations
The Kids’ Choice Awards began in 1987 as “The Big Ballot” on the Nickelodeon series Rated K: For Kids by Kids. The first fully hosted televised edition arrived in 1988 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Most ceremonies have taken place in the Los Angeles area.
Early venues included Universal Studios Hollywood, the Pantages Theatre, Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, the Grand Olympic Auditorium, Pauley Pavilion at UCLA, the Hollywood Bowl, the Galen Center at USC, The Forum in Inglewood, and the Microsoft Theater. A 1994 segment was filmed at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. Parts of the 1996 show occurred aboard a cruise in New York Harbor. The 2020 ceremony went virtual due to the pandemic. Recent editions returned to Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, including the 2025 show hosted by Tyla on June 21.
The 2026 date falls on November 14, the first November ceremony since the 1992 edition at Universal Studios Hollywood. Traditionally the show has landed in March or April, with occasional shifts to other months.
What Makes This Year Different
The move to Television City and the first CBS simulcast expand the reach of the fan-voted awards. The stage design aims for a large playground feel with colorful elements, slides, and interactive features that match the show’s playful style. Green slime remains central, with host Alex Warren expected to participate in the tradition.
The Nickelodeon network premiere of Minions: The Rise of Gru leads into the ceremony. These details keep the focus on celebrating what kids love across entertainment.
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