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America’s Got Talent is back on Tuesday for Season 21. The judging panel will remain the same this season, with Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Mel B all returning. Terry Crews will also reprise his role as host for an eighth season.
At a Glance: Where to Watch America’s Got Talent Season 21
- Stream: DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock (delayed)
- TV channel: NBC
- Premiere date, time: Tuesday, June 2 at 8 p.m. ET
AGT Season 21 will kick off as usual with two audition shows (on June 2 and 9), but they’ll be followed by a new callbacks round, which will allow judges to give certain contestants a second chance. Live shows will come after that, starting on August 18, with shows on Tuesday and Wednesday nights until the finale on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Where to Watch America’s Got Talent Season 21 Online
America’s Got Talent Season 21 will air on NBC, with episodes coming to Peacock the day after they air on TV. If you don’t have cable and want to stay caught up, the best way to watch America’s Got Talent Season 21 is with a live-TV streaming service like DirecTV, Sling, or Hulu + Live TV. Here’s a breakdown of these options:
editor’s Pick DirecTV
get free trial➤ Five-day free trial ➤ $39.99/month ➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV offers NBC livestreams in a few of its plans, and all of them start with a five-day free trial. Pricing for packages with NBC starts at $39.99 a month, if you choose to keep the service after the trial ends. DirecTV is one of our favorite cable streaming solutions, overall, with a great lineup of packages for different viewing needs and budgets.
get free trial ➤ 21-day free trial ➤ $54.99/month ➤ Up to 100+ channels
YouTube TV also carries NBC for America’s Got Talent livestreams. NBC is available in both YouTube TV packages, which start at just $54.99 a month. Best of all, YouTube TV offers a 21-day free trial before payment is required.
Sling
sign up Now➤ $19.99/month ➤ Up to 46 channels
Another live-TV streaming service you can use to watch America’s Got Talent is Sling. The service offers NBC in its Select, Blue, and Orange + Blue packages, which start at $19.99 a month. Sling does not currently offer a free trial.
Hulu + Live TV
get free trial➤ $89.99/month ➤ Three-day free trial ➤ 95+ channels
Hulu + Live TV offers NBC in its lineup of more than 100 channels. The service costs $89.99 a month, but you get a three-day free trial to start.
Peacock
sign up➤ $7.99/month ➤ Live NBC and on-demand titles
New episodes of America’s Got Talent will also be available to stream on Peacock, but not until the day after they air on NBC. If you don’t mind the delay, Peacock is a good option with packages starting at just $7.99 a month. Peacock does not offer a free trial, however.
America’s Got Talent Season 21 Release Date, Air Time
America’s Got Talent Season 21 premieres on Tuesday, June 2. The season finale is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23.
