Latin Grammys tonight in Las Vegas: How to watch, Karol G, tributes

The 27th annual Latin Grammy Awards take over Las Vegas tonight, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, broadcasting live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The three-hour telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) on Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión, and streams on ViX, with a one-hour pre-show at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). Roselyn Sánchez returns as host for a 10th time. The Latin Recording Academy’s 2026 Person of the Year, Daddy Yankee, is scheduled to be honored during Latin Grammy Week and to perform on the telecast, and newly announced performers include Karol G alongside Anitta and more across genres. The night will also feature tributes to Willie Colón and José Alfredo Jiménez.

How can you watch?

Tonight’s main telecast runs three hours, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) on Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión. It also streams on ViX. A one-hour pre-show begins at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). The Latin Recording Academy notes that the Latin Grammy Premiere—where the majority of award categories are presented—precedes the televised ceremony.

For those tracking arrivals, the Associated Press said it will host a livestream of the red carpet at 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and apnews.com. If you’re planning your night, you can start with the AP carpet stream at 5 p.m. ET, catch the official pre-show at 7 p.m. ET/PT, and then settle in for the awards at 8 p.m. ET/PT on TV or ViX.

Roselyn Sánchez—an actress, producer and past Latin Grammy nominee—returns as host for the 10th time, per the Academy and AP. The setting is the MGM Grand Garden Arena, a familiar Las Vegas stage for major music broadcasts.

Who is nominated?

Edgar Barrera, the producer and songwriter who has often been a nominations leader at the Latin Grammys, tops the field again with 10 nods. His name appears across marquee categories including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year, as well as Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.

Four acts follow with seven nominations each: Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler, and the Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso. Karol G’s tally, per the Academy’s latest performers release, spans Album of the Year and Best Urban Music Album for Tropicoqueta; Record and Song of the Year for “Coleccionando Heridas”; Best Reggaeton Performance for “Verano Rosa”; Best Urban Performance for “Dile Luna”; and Best Regional Song for “Ese Hombre Es Malo.”

Among other notable contenders highlighted by the Academy’s release: Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee are nominated for Best Urban Performance and Best Urban Song for “Daddy Yankee: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66.” Anitta is up for Album of the Year (Grammy.com’s nominations list includes EQUILIBRIVM). As always with the Latin Grammys, the bulk of awards are handed out before the telecast during the Latin Grammy Premiere, with select categories revealed live during the primetime show.

Who is performing?

The Academy’s Nov. 5 update added Karol G to a wide-ranging performance lineup that also includes Anitta, Daddy Yankee and Rosalía—four names representing some of the most-watched artists in global Latin music tonight. Expect a cross-genre mix on stage: Mexican regional star Carín León, Uruguayan songwriter Jorge Drexler, Colombian rocker-pop icon Juanes, and hitmaking producer-DJ Bizarrap are all scheduled, alongside a larger slate spanning salsa, urbano, pop and alternative sounds.

The roster is broad by design, and the Latin Grammys often build collaborations and medleys around their nominees, tributes and Person of the Year. For a deeper look at earlier performer announcements, including Rosalía, Mon Laferte and Juanes, see NewsCubby’s Nov. 3 preview of performers to watch: https://www.newscubby.com/briefings/latin-grammys-2026-rosalia-performers-to-watch-november-3-2026

Why is Daddy Yankee being honored?

The Latin Recording Academy announced on April 7 that Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez—known to audiences worldwide as Daddy Yankee—is the 2026 Person of the Year, celebrating almost three decades of creativity and leadership in urbano. The Academy scheduled a special, private gala for Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Las Vegas, during Latin Grammy Week, with a tribute concert built around his repertoire. Separate from that gala, Daddy Yankee is also scheduled to perform on tonight’s telecast.

Academy CEO Manuel Abud said: “Daddy Yankee has been a defining force in the global rise of Latin music. His leadership, discipline and vision opened the doors for a genre and inspired an entire generation of creators, and he remains as relevant today as ever. We are proud to honor him as our 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.”

Responding to the recognition, Daddy Yankee said: “This recognition from The Latin Recording Academy is a dream come true. It means a lot because it represents more than just a successful career; it’s recognition of years of discipline, struggle, faith and commitment to our culture. Receiving something like this is to honor Puerto Rico, to honor all Latinos, and specifically to that entire generation that believed in our music when no one else understood it.”

The Academy cited landmark releases as part of the honor, including Barrio Fino (2004) and the smash “Gasolina,” as well as “Limbo,” “Con Calma” and “Dura.” It also noted his role in “Despacito” with Luis Fonsi and Erika Ender and highlighted his philanthropic work. The Person of the Year tribute underscores the Latin Grammys’ tradition of spotlighting artists who have expanded the reach and impact of Latin music.

What tributes are planned?

Two in-show tributes are scheduled. The first salutes the late Willie Colón (“El Malo”), the Nuyorican trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer, producer and arranger who helped pioneer salsa. Under the musical direction of Ennio Gatti, the Academy said the telecast will reunite Colón’s original 13-member band.

The second honors Mexican icon José Alfredo Jiménez, with Edgar Barrera serving as musical producer. Expect these segments to connect generations: Colón’s salsa innovations continue to shape contemporary tropical music, while Jiménez’s songwriting remains foundational for ranchera and regional artists—genres that are central to the Latin Grammy audience in 2026.

What’s next

Before the primetime telecast, the Latin Grammy Premiere will award most categories. If you want to see who’s already won in crafts, genres and behind-the-scenes fields, keep an eye on official Academy channels during the afternoon and early evening; select awards will be presented during the main broadcast.

The red carpet gets underway with an AP livestream at 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube and apnews.com. Then switch over to the official pre-show at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. CT) on Univision networks, followed by the main event at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT) on Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión, or streaming on ViX. The ceremony originates from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with Roselyn Sánchez on hosting duties and a slate of performances spanning Karol G, Anitta, Daddy Yankee, Rosalía and more.

NewsCubby will update this guide as new details are confirmed.

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