CMA Fest TV Special 2026: Where to Watch and Stream
Find out where to watch and stream the 2026 CMA Fest television special featuring performances filmed during CMA Fest in Nashville.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Last Updated: August 29, 2026
The 2026 CMA Fest television special is still available to watch after its June 25 broadcast on ABC. CMA Fest presented by SoFi can currently be streamed on Hulu, while ABC also has the full special available through its CMA Fest page.
The three-hour television event was filmed during CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville and is hosted by Riley Green and Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer. The special features performances from artists including Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Zach Top, Bailey Zimmerman, and more.
2026 CMA Fest TV Special Quick Details
Original Air Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Channel: ABC
Streaming: Hulu
Watch Online: ABC.com
Hosts: Riley Green and Lara Spencer
Length: Three-hour television special
Filmed: CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville, June 4–7
Where Can I Watch the 2026 CMA Fest TV Special?
The 2026 CMA Fest TV special is currently available to stream on Hulu. ABC also lists the full CMA Fest presented by SoFi special on ABC.com. The special originally aired Thursday, June 25, 2026, on ABC.
Is the 2026 CMA Fest Special Still on Hulu?
Yes. As of August 29, 2026, CMA Fest 2026 is still available on Hulu. Hulu currently lists one episode of the 2026 season featuring hosts Riley Green and Lara Spencer. Streaming availability can change, so viewers should check Hulu for the latest availability.
When Did the 2026 CMA Fest TV Special Air?
CMA Fest presented by SoFi aired Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8/7c on ABC.
The three-hour primetime special brought performances and collaborations from CMA Fest in Nashville to television viewers less than three weeks after the festival concluded.
Who Hosted the 2026 CMA Fest TV Special?
Riley Green and Lara Spencer hosted the 2026 CMA Fest television special.
Green and Spencer made their debut as hosts of the annual television event. Spencer is an Emmy Award-winning television host and anchor with ABC's Good Morning America, while Green also appeared as one of the performers featured during the special.
Who Performed on the 2026 CMA Fest TV Special?
The 2026 CMA Fest TV special featured performances recorded during the four-day festival in Nashville.
The televised lineup included:
Bailey Zimmerman
Blake Shelton
The Band Perry
Brothers Osborne
Carly Pearce
Cody Johnson
Deana Carter
Ella Langley
Fetty Wap
Florida Georgia Line
Gretchen Wilson
HARDY
Jason Aldean
Jelly Roll
Jordan Davis
Keith Urban
Lainey Wilson
Luke Bryan
Michael McDonald
Molly Tuttle
The Red Clay Strays
Ricky Skaggs
Riley Green
Russell Dickerson
Shaboozey
Shay Morgan
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Tim McGraw
Tucker Wetmore
Zach Top
The three-hour program combined individual performances with collaborations and other moments recorded throughout CMA Fest weekend.
Where Was the 2026 CMA Fest TV Special Filmed?
The 2026 CMA Fest television special was filmed in Nashville during CMA Fest, which took place June 4–7, 2026.
Rather than being a separate concert staged specifically for television, the program featured performances and moments recorded during the four-day festival.
Will There Be a CMA Fest TV Special in 2027?
A 2027 CMA Fest television special has not yet been announced.
CMA Fest itself will return to Nashville June 10–13, 2027, but CMA and ABC have not yet announced a 2027 television broadcast date, hosts, performers, or streaming details.
If another CMA Fest television special is announced, this guide will be updated with the 2027 air date, channel, streaming information, hosts, and televised performer lineup.
Planning for next year's festival? See my complete CMA Fest 2027 guide for dates, tickets, lineup announcements, stages, schedules, and more.