The 52nd American Music Awards delivered a star-studded night of live music from Las Vegas on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, with UAE-based fans able to follow the ceremony through major streaming platforms. The show aired live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena and was hosted by Queen Latifah, who returned to the AMAs stage for the second time after first emceeing the 1995 edition.
Where UAE Viewers Could Stream the AMAs 2026
The official broadcast aired live on CBS in the United States, with a simultaneous stream on Paramount+, the network's subscription streaming service. International viewers, including those in the UAE, accessed the ceremony through Paramount+ where available, or via authenticated CBS streaming partners. The platform is compatible with smart televisions, tablets, and mobile devices, allowing fans across Abu Dhabi and Dubai to tune in without a traditional cable subscription. Coverage began at 8 p.m. ET on May 25, which translated to the early hours of May 26 in UAE local time.
Winners and Standout Moments
As reported by local reports, BTS claimed the top honour of Artist of the Year at the fan-voted ceremony, with the K-pop group also winning Song of the Summer for their single Swim. Sabrina Carpenter and rising act KATSEYE were among the night's biggest winners, reflecting the AMAs' audience-driven voting system that weighs music sales, streaming, and social media engagement. Taylor Swift led the nominations field with eight nods, followed by Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, SOMBR, and Morgan Wallen with seven each.
Performances and Presenters
The live show featured performances from Billy Idol, Keith Urban, Teyana Taylor, and Teddy Swims, according to CBS News coverage. Categories spanned pop, rock, country, and hip-hop, giving the ceremony a broad cross-genre appeal. The AMAs remain the only major US music awards show whose winners are determined entirely by fans, distinguishing it from the Grammys and Billboard Music Awards.
On-Demand After the Show
For UAE music fans who missed the live telecast,the official AMAs broadcast partner Paramount+ continues to host on-demand replays of the ceremony, performances, and red carpet coverage.
