How to Watch the 2026 Met Gala Online for Free

The 2026 Met Gala is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, continuing its tradition as one of the most significant events in the global fashion calendar. This year’s event will take place at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

The theme for the 2026 gala is Costume Art. According to Billboard, the theme aims to celebrate the merging of mediums of expression by bringing art off the canvas and mirroring it through a fashion-forward perspective.

Event Leadership and Confirmed Guests

Beyoncé serves as one of the gala’s co-chairs for the 2026 event. She shares these duties with former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, actress Nicole Kidman, and tennis star Venus Williams.

A significant number of musicians are confirmed to attend the event. The guest list includes Doja Cat, Sam Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Teyana Taylor, and Lisa of BLACKPINK.

While not officially confirmed, there has been speculation regarding the attendance of other high-profile figures, including BTS, Bad Bunny, Addison Rae, Cardi B, and Billie Eilish.

Broadcast and Expert Analysis

The red carpet proceedings will be streamed live on E!. To provide analysis of the A-list arrivals and their outfits, E! has enlisted a panel of fashion and style experts.

The analysis team includes designer Christian Siriano, Chris Appleton, and Justin Sylvester. Also joining the coverage are Keltie Knight, Zanna Roberts Rassi, and Renee Montgomery.

The panel will also feature Ciara Miller, a star of Summer House, and Bronwyn Newport, who appears on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Viewing Options and Streaming Access

Viewers can access the Met Gala 2026 coverage through several streaming platforms that carry the E! network.

DIRECTV provides the E! network in various packages. The CHOICE package is available for $84.99 a month for the first month, reduced from $94.99, and includes more than 125 channels. New customers are offered a 5-day free trial.

Sling Blue offers access to E! with pricing starting at $45.99 a month, which includes more than 40 channels. This service does not provide a free trial option.

Peacock offers subscriptions starting at $10.99 a month or an annual plan for $109.99 a year. This subscription provides access to E! and 50 curated channels, though it does not offer free trials for new users.

Hulu + Live TV also includes E! in its lineup. The service offers a three-day free trial for new users. Monthly subscription costs are $89.99 for the plan with ads and $99.99 for the plan without ads.

• Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
• Network: E!
• Streaming Platforms: DIRECTV, Sling Blue, Peacock, Hulu + Live TV