Golden Globes 2026: Nikki Glaser Returns as Host for Star-Studded CBS, Paramount+ Broadcast

The Golden Globes have officially revealed plans for their 83rd edition, including a minor yet notable schedule adjustment. Slated for Sunday, January 11, 2026, the event shifts from its traditional first-weekend spot to the second Sunday of January.

Set to air live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, the festivities promise an evening packed with glamour, celebration, and industry recognition.

Familiar Home on CBS and Paramount+

Continuing their successful partnership, the Golden Globes will once again be broadcast on CBS and streamed simultaneously on Paramount+ within the United States.

This collaboration forms part of a five-year agreement between CBS/Paramount and Dick Clark Productions, inked in 2024, which also includes stewardship of the American Music Awards. As in previous years, the venue remains the iconic Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California — an essential backdrop for what the organization proudly brands as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year.”

Nikki Glaser’s Triumphant Return to the Spotlight

Bringing her trademark humor and charisma, Nikki Glaser will return as host following her lauded performance at the 2025 ceremony. Viewers and critics alike praised her lively, sharp wit, elevating the evening’s festivities. In her own words, Glaser expressed uncontainable excitement about her encore appearance: “Hosting the Golden Globes this year was without a doubt the most fun I have ever had in my career. I can’t wait to do it again, and this time in front of the team from ‘The White Lotus’ who will finally recognize my talent and cast me in Season 4 as a Scandinavian Pilates instructor with a shadowy past.”

Her refreshing comedic style played a pivotal role in captivating audiences, helping sustain strong viewership figures despite a slight dip — averaging 9.3 million according to Nielsen, just a whisper below 2024’s 9.4 million.

Nomination Timeline Unveiled

Before the dazzling night itself, anticipation will reach fever pitch when nominations are revealed on Monday, December 8, 2025. Organizers have hinted that additional details surrounding key dates and programming timelines will follow soon, further ramping up excitement for the 2026 awards season.

The Golden Globes’ Place in Awards Season

Positioned traditionally as the curtain-raiser to Hollywood’s jam-packed awards period, the Golden Globes remains one of the most-watched events honoring achievements across both television and cinema.

With competitors like the Oscars, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the Producers Guild Awards crowding the calendar, the Globes continue to carve out their vital niche, striking a balance between irreverent fun and heartfelt tributes.

Awards Season Calendar Filling Up

In a rapidly filling awards landscape, several major dates are already locked in. The Academy Awards are scheduled for March 15, airing live on ABC.

Meanwhile, the Screen Actors Guild Awards will celebrate their 32nd installment on Sunday, March 1, with Netflix set to carry the broadcast. The Producers Guild will recognize achievements on February 28, adding to a vibrant, tightly packed stretch of ceremonies.

CBS and Paramount+ Strengthen Awards Presence

This 2026 event marks the second chapter of CBS and Paramount+’s strategic expansion into major awards programming through their multi-year pact with Dick Clark Productions.

By securing broadcasting rights to both the Golden Globes and American Music Awards, the media giants have doubled down on delivering prestigious entertainment content to a diverse, increasingly digital-savvy audience.

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