Farm Aid 2026 Sets CNN Broadcast and Global Streams
Farm Aid 2026 airs on CNN from Virginia Beach, with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews, plus free worldwide streaming on nugs.
Farm Aid 2026 will be carried on CNN from 7–11 p.m. ET and 4–8 p.m. PT, bringing the Virginia Beach festival to a national television audience. CNN anchors John Berman and Laura Coates will co-anchor the special coverage, with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir providing on-the-ground reporting.
The lineup includes Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds. The festival raises funds and awareness for American family farms.
Fans can also watch a pre-primetime streaming webcast on the Farm Aid website and YouTube channel. In addition, Farm Aid 2026 streams free worldwide on nugs starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.
SiriusXM will carry the festival beginning at 12 p.m. ET on Willie's Roadhouse and Dave Matthews Band Radio. This marks the 17th year SiriusXM has carried the festival on satellite radio.
Deadline reported the broadcast and streaming details.
Quick answers
When does Farm Aid 2026 air on CNN?
CNN's coverage runs from 7–11 p.m. ET and 4–8 p.m. PT.
Who is performing at Farm Aid 2026?
Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds are among the performers.
How can I stream Farm Aid 2026 for free?
A pre-primetime webcast is available on the Farm Aid site and YouTube channel, and the festival streams free worldwide on nugs starting at 11:30 a.m. ET.