Slime Time: 2026 Kids' Choice Awards Are Here!

The 2026 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards are scheduled for Saturday, November 14th, commencing at 8 p.m. ET. This year's broadcast marks an unusual November date for the long-standing awards show, which typically occurs in early spring. The ceremony will run for 90 minutes, concluding at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Los Angeles' Television City will host the 2026 event, a historic venue for the show. The awards have previously been held at various iconic locations across the Los Angeles area, including the Barker Hangar and the Microsoft Theater. On rare occasions, portions of the show have been broadcast from Florida and New York Harbor.

Singer and YouTuber Alex Warren is set to host the 2026 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. This marks Warren's debut as host, though he has prior television experience, including an appearance on 'The Voice' earlier this year. Previous hosts have included notable figures from music and acting, such as Tyla, Justin Timberlake, and Jack Black.

This year's nominees feature strong contenders, with Netflix's "Stranger Things" leading the television pack with seven nominations. Taylor Swift dominates the music categories with six nominations, while Travis Kelce earns nods for sports star and podcast. "Wicked: For Good" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are nominated for favorite movie actress and on-screen duo.

Performances at the 2026 Kids' Choice Awards will include Ashe singing "Stop the Wedding" and DJ duo Sofi Tukker performing "Tsunami." The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and Nickelodeon simultaneously, a first for the event. Streaming options include YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. Paramount+ will also offer live access via its Premium subscription and on-demand viewing for Essential subscribers.