The CMA Awards 2025 is set to deliver one of the most dynamic lineups the ceremony has seen in years, and you can watch the CMA Awards live streams for free on the BBC.
But how can you watch the 59th CMA Awards on BBC Anywhere? Can you also watch the free live stream in the US, Canada and Australia? And what devices is the BBC available on?
Here’s our full (and quick) guide on how to watch the CMA Awards for free.
How to watch the CMA Awards for free on BBC iPlayer
How to watch the CMA Awards anywhere
BBC iPlayer streams only CMA Awards for UK residents.
Those traveling or working outside the UK will need a VPN to access BBC iPlayer’s free coverage.
There are plenty of VPNs, but NordVPN is the one you can trust to unblock BBC iPlayer and watch CMA Awards from anywhere in the world.
Using a VPN to watch is super easy CMA Awards on BBC iPlayer.
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you’re visiting the US and want to watch your free BBC iPlayer stream, select ‘UK’.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to BBC iPlayer, log in and watch CMA Awards free.
What devices is BBC iPlayer available on?
You can use BBC iPlayer on all the following devices and platforms:
Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models are not supported)
Android (Mobile and tablet) – Android 7.0 and higher
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV
Free
Freesat (please note: some models are not supported)
Freeview games (TV and set-top boxes)
iOS (iPhone and iPad) – iOS 14 and later
LG Smart TV (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TV (2017 and up – 2016 models only offer On Demand TV)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream
Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)
CMA Awards Artists (2025)
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Brandi Carlile
- Kenny Chesney
- Luke Combs
- Riley Green
- Ella Langley
- Patty Loveless
- Megan Moroney
- Old Dominion
- The red clay roams
- Chris Stapleton
- Zach Top
- Tucker Wetmore
- Lainey Wilson
- Stephen Wilson Jr
- Special collaborations:
- BigXthaPlug feat. Luke Combs
- Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
- Shaboozey and Stephen Wilson Jr.
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