How to Watch 2025 Tony Awards Live in Canada on Paramount

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will air live on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time on CBS and stream simultaneously on Paramount+ for subscribers with the Showtime plan. For viewers in Canada, accessing the live broadcast may require a VPN due to regional restrictions on these platforms.

However, the official pre-show, The Tony Awards: Act One, hosted by Darren Criss and Renée Elise Goldsberry, will stream for free on Pluto TV starting at 6:40 PM Eastern Time. Pluto TV is accessible in Canada without the need for a VPN, allowing viewers to watch the pre-show live.

To watch Tony’s main ceremony live, Canadian viewers can consider using a VPN to connect to a U.S. server and subscribe to Fubot TV or Paramount+ with the Showtime plan. Alternatively, the ceremony may be available on-demand on Paramount+ in Canada after the live broadcast.

How to Watch the Tony Awards in Canada

1. Download and install VPN app. I recommend ExpressVPN.
2. Open the app and connect to a U.S. server
3. Go to Paramount+ and sign in or create account (with Showtime plan).
4. Start streaming the Tony Awards 2025 live in Canada.

How to Watch CBS in Canada via FuboTV

• Download and install a VPN app. I recommend ExpressVPN.
• Connect to a U.S. server location
• Go to the FuboTV website and sign up for a U.S. plan
• Choose a package that includes CBS (most base plans do).
• Start streaming CBS live, including events like the Tony Awards.

Tony Awards 2025 Release Date and Time

The 78th Annual Tony Awards will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The Tony’s will be broadcast live at at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on CBS and stream simultaneously on Paramount+ with the Showtime plan. In Canada, that’s 8:00 PM local time in Toronto.

What Channel or Platform Airs the Tony Awards in Canada?

In Canada, the 78th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live on CBS at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Canadian viewers can access CBS through cable or satellite TV packages that include U.S. network channels.

Best Ways to Watch the Tony Awards Without Cable

If you’re in Canada and want to watch the Tony Awards on CBS, but the best option is streaming it live on Paramount+ with the Showtime plan. While this version is U.S.-only, you can use a VPN like ExpressVPN to connect to a U.S. server, sign up for Paramount+, and stream the full event live at 8:00 PM ET.

For free access to the pre-show, The Tony Awards: Act One will stream on Pluto TV at 6:30 PM ET. Pluto TV is available in Canada and doesn’t require a VPN or subscription.

You can also try accessing CBS through an antenna or streaming platforms like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV using a VPN, though these may require a paid subscription.