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For 20 years now, the hit talent show has been unearthing the most weird and wonderful people across the United States and turning them into stars. Now, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Mel B are back looking for the next big thing.
Below is the simplest way to watch "America's Got Talent" from anywhere with a VPN, along with what you need to know if you are travelling and your usual stream is geo-blocked.
The first episode of "America's Got Talent" season 21 airs on NBC on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes will play on Peacock a day later.
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From singers to dancers, magicians to comedians, this show has always drawn in a wide array of performers looking for their big break. Last season, we saw singer Jessica Sanchez put a history of near-misses on "American Idol" (runner-up) and "America's Got Talent" (semi-finals of the first-ever season) behind her to finally claim the top prize.
Cowell and the other judges will be keeping a close eye on every contestant who walks through their doors longing for them to press their buzzer. There's even a new twist in the form of the Judges Callback Round, where the best of the rest will get a second chance to qualify for the next round. Meanwhile, Terry Crews is on hosting duties once more.
It's a long and winding road to the final, but that's all part of the fun. Read on to find out how to watch "America's Got Talent" season 21, including some free (and nearly free) options.
Watch 'America's Got Talent' season 21 from anywhere
Travelling and blocked from your usual apps? A VPN, or virtual private network, lets your device appear to be back in your home country, so you can securely use your existing subscriptions while you’re abroad.
We’ve tested many services, and the best VPN currently available is NordVPN. It offers fast, reliable connections, works on most devices, and you can try it risk-free for 30 days thanks to its money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is simple:
1. Install the VPN of your choice (NordVPN is our favourite).
2. Choose the location you want in the VPN app. For example, pick a U.S. server to use Peacock as normal while overseas.
3. Open your streaming service and start watching.
Watch 'America's Got Talent' season 21 in the U.S.
In the U.S., NBC and Peacock are your main options to watch "America's Got Talent". NBC will show the first episode of the new season on Tuesday June 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
New episodes will air every Tuesday through June and July. The live shows start on August 18, when we will get performances on a Tuesday and results on a Wednesday.
To watch live via NBC, you'll need a cable package which includes the channel. You could even catch that first three episodes for free if you sign up to a YouTube TV free 21-day trial, but you'll have to pay after that. Other providers like Sling, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are an option, too.
Peacock will be the streaming home of "America's Got Talent" season 21, with new episodes being made available every Wednesday after the episode airs on TV. You can also watch episodes live on Peacock if you fork out for the $16.99 Premium Plus plan.
Only after on-demand viewing? Look at getting a Walmart Plus 30-day trial costing just $1 and a subscription to Peacock being one of the perks.
U.S. subscriber abroad? If you’re traveling and find your usual apps blocked, you can securely access your subscription with a VPN.
Can you watch "America's Got Talent" season 21 in the U.K.?
The clue is in the title, but "America's Got Talent" is a lot more difficult to find outside the U.S.
If you’re travelling to the UK and want to watch Netflix, a VPN like NordVPN can help you securely access your apps as normal.
Watch "America's Got Talent" season 21 in Canada
In Canada, "America's Got Talent" will go out on City TV at the same time as the US.
You can access City TV via City TV+ or as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video.
Abroad when the show is on? Get NordVPN and stream as you would at home.
Can you watch 'America's Got Talent' season 21 in Australia?
In Australia, you can watch new episodes of "America's Got Talent" on 7Plus, but you'll have to wait until they've aired in the U.S. first.
Travelling from the U.S. and don’t want to miss the big auditions? Use a VPN, such as NordVPN, to sign in to your Peacock account and watch as you would at home.
Who is hosting the show?
Terry Crews will once again host "America's Got Talent" for the new season. He has been hosting the show since 2019, after a successful stint on the spinoff "America's Got Talent: The Champions".
You may know Crews from his work on shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Everybody Hates Chris". He was also in movies such as "White Chicks" and "The Longest Yard".
Who are the judges?
These are the judges for "America's Got Talent" season 21:
- Simon Cowell: Has been a judge on this show since season 11, despite being involved heavily in the production since the very beginning. He's also been integral to shows like "American Idol", "Britain's Got Talent" and "X-Factor".
- Sofia Vergara: Better known as the actress who plays Gloria in "Modern Family", Vergara has been a judge on "America's Got Talent" since 2020.
- Mel B: British pop star Mel B used to be part of The Spice Girls, but has since become a TV personality and judge on "X Factor" and "America's Got Talent".
- Howie Mandel: The longest-serving member of this particular jury, Mandel started judging "America's Got Talent" in season 5, replacing David Hassselhoff.
What is Judges Callback?
There is a new round in effect for "America's Got Talent" season 21 called Judges Callback.
Essentially, once the judges have decided the acts they want to pass through auditions, they will then get a chance to hand-select a batch of performers they initially turned down and ask them to try again.
All four judges and Terry Crews will each have two Golden Buzzers they can use here to help ten more hopefuls through to the second round.
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