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How the 2025 ceremony was shown in the U.S.
The ceremony aired live on E!. Viewers with E! through cable or satellite could watch on their TV or, where supported by their provider, use its authenticated app or website. Cord-cutters needed a live-TV streaming subscription that included E!.
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Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM are services viewers could check for E!, but the available event coverage does not establish that every service carried the channel in every market or package. Before subscribing, check the provider’s current lineup for your location and confirm the channel is included in the plan. Prices, trials, channel packages and cancellation terms change, so verify those directly with the provider.
To find the broadcast in a live-TV service, search its channel guide for E! rather than assuming the awards show will appear as a separate streaming event. For the February 7, 2025 broadcast, the scheduled start was 7 p.m. ET. Contemporary details on the U.S. broadcast are in E! News’ viewing guide.
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When the ceremony aired
The ceremony was originally scheduled for January 12, 2025, but was postponed because of the Southern California wildfires. Its final broadcast date was Friday, February 7, 2025. The listed broadcast window was three hours; that schedule suggested an end around 10 p.m. ET, but does not guarantee the ceremony ended at that exact time.
| Time zone | Scheduled start | Approximate end based on the listed window |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 7 p.m. | 10 p.m. |
| Central | 6 p.m. | 9 p.m. |
| Mountain | 5 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
| Pacific | 4 p.m. | 7 p.m. |
The date change is why older listings may still show January 12. The final date and the ceremony’s place in the Critics Choice archive are confirmed by the Critics Choice Association’s awards archive; contemporary coverage of the postponement is available from TVLine.
Could you watch the ceremony on Peacock?
Contemporary coverage said the ceremony would be available on Peacock the following day. That made Peacock a replay option, not the confirmed live online feed. Because the broadcast was in 2025 and replay catalogs change, that historical next-day availability does not establish that the ceremony remains in Peacock’s catalog today. Check Peacock’s current listings before subscribing for this title.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Was there a red-carpet livestream?
TVLine reported that the planned “Live From E!: Critics Choice Awards” red-carpet special was canceled after the ceremony was postponed. Viewers therefore should not rely on the original preshow schedule for a separate official red-carpet broadcast. That is distinct from photos, short clips or interviews that may appear in other coverage.
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What viewers outside the U.S. could watch
The confirmed channel and schedule above apply to the U.S. The available information does not establish one official live-stream destination for viewers in the U.K., Canada, Australia or elsewhere. E! availability and broadcast rights vary by country, so check the local E! channel, a licensed broadcaster or the authorized streaming service in your market. A U.S. live-TV subscription or Peacock account should not be assumed to work abroad; regional rights and account-location restrictions may apply.
Commonly confused listings
- January 12: This was the original scheduled date, not the final broadcast date.
- The CW: The CW carried the 2024 ceremony, not the 2025 U.S. broadcast. Its announcement concerned the 29th annual awards (CW Press).
- Peacock live stream: The reported Peacock availability was for the following-day replay, not a confirmed live simulcast.
- Current Peacock catalog: Historical next-day availability does not confirm present-day replay access.
This was the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards, honoring achievements in film and television. The official archive lists the ceremony’s results and related records.
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