How to Watch ‘Big Brother’ Season 26: Live Stream, Start Time, More
“Big Brother” Season 26 premieres this week, featuring a unique new theme and a fresh batch of 16 eager houseguests ready to give it their all. Host Julie Chen Moonves returns to the live shows and handles evictions. The season kicks off with a two-night premiere beginning on Wednesday, July 17 at 9 p.m. and continuing on Thursday, July 18 at 9 p.m. on CBS. You can watch the latest episodes of “Big Brother” Season 26 on CBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
How to Watch ‘Big Brother’ Season 26
- When: Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18 at 9 p.m.
- Where: CBS
- Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
About ‘Big Brother’
As with previous seasons, “Big Brother” Season 26 gives viewers a look behind the scenes as 16 houseguests learn to live together. Fans are a part of the action, thanks to the many cameras and microphones placed throughout the house, providing 24/7 coverage. Naturally, alliances are formed and conflicts arise. Each week, one houseguest is voted off until finally one person is left standing. The winner takes home the title of “Big Brother” champion and also receives $750,000.
This season’s theme is “Big Brother Artificial Intelligence.” AI prompts were used to create the houseguests’ bedrooms. One has a fairy garden theme, while another is futuristic. The rest of the house has bold and unique designs that work perfectly with the season’s AI theme.
Below, you can find a list of “Big Brother” Season 26 houseguests:
- Kimo Apaka, 35, mattress sales rep
- Chelsie Baham, 27, nonprofit director
- Rubina Bernabe, 35, event bartender
- T’kor Clottey, 23, crochet business owner
- Tucker Des Lauriers, 30, marketing sales executive
- Matt Hardeman, 25, tech sales rep
- Cedric Hodges, 21, former marine
- Kenney Kelley, 52, former undercover cop
- Makensy Manbeck, 22, construction project manager
- Quinn Martin, 25, nurse recruiter
- Angela Murray, 50, real estate agent
- Leah Peters, 26, VIP cocktail server
- Brooklyn Rivera, 34, business administrator
- Joseph Rodriguez, 30, video store clerk
- Cam Sullivan-Brown, 25, physical therapist
- Lisa Weintraub, 33, celebrity chef
Why Should You Watch ‘Big Brother’ with DIRECTV STREAM?
We recommend using DIRECTV STREAM to watch new episodes of “Big Brother” Season 26. You can watch the season premiere at no cost by taking advantage of a free five-day trial. After that, you can sign up for a DIRECTV STREAM subscription to watch the rest of the season. CBS is one of 65 channels included in the Entertainment tier of DIRECTV STREAM, which is the most affordable option. With the Entertainment tier, subscribers get access to 31 top cable channels and seven sports channels so there is plenty more to enjoy in between new episodes of “Big Brother.”
When Do New Episodes Air?
You can enjoy new episodes on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9 p.m. on CBS.
How to Tune in to ‘Big Brother’ Season 26 Live Feeds
One of the most exciting parts of a new “Big Brother” season is the live feeds in between new episodes. This season, you can access the live feeds if you are a Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscriber or if you tune in on Pluto TV.
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