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Grammy Awards Viewership Drops for Second Year in a Row

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • The 68th Grammy Awards aired on February 1, 2026
  • Approximately 14.4 million viewers watched the 2026 telecast
  • Audience numbers have declined for two consecutive years

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, broadcast on February 1, 2026, attracted fewer viewers than the previous year, continuing a downward trend in audience size.

The telecast drew about 14.4 million viewers, marking a decrease compared to the 2025 ceremony. The event followed a period of higher viewership seen in 2024.

This decline in audience size represents the second consecutive year that the Grammy Awards have experienced reduced television ratings. The 2025 broadcast had 15.4 million viewers, while the 2024 event reached a post-pandemic high of 16.9 million viewers.

Television ratings for the Grammy Awards have shifted since 2024, with each subsequent year drawing fewer viewers. The latest figures indicate a continued decrease in interest among television audiences for the annual music awards show.

What the numbers show

  • 14.4 million viewers watched the 2026 Grammy Awards
  • The 2025 ceremony had 15.4 million viewers
  • Viewership declined by about 6% from 2025 to 2026

According to available data, the 2026 Grammy Awards did not match the audience numbers achieved during the 2024 broadcast. The event in 2024 had the highest viewership since the pandemic, but this level was not maintained in the following years.

Comparing the past three years, the awards show has seen a steady reduction in its television audience. The decline from 2025 to 2026 follows a similar pattern to the previous year's drop.

Industry sources have documented these shifts in viewership, noting the changes in audience size for each annual ceremony. The data highlights a consistent trend in declining ratings for the televised event.

The Grammy Awards remain a prominent fixture in the music industry calendar, but recent years have shown a reduction in the number of viewers tuning in to the telecast. The 2026 ceremony's audience figures reflect this ongoing pattern.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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