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Where to Watch America’s Got Talent Season 21 Online

America's Got Talent season 21 is in its quarterfinals, with K-pop group NCT 127 set to perform live on NBC on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Here's how to watch the show online, including streaming options from Sling, DirecTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 19, 2026 Published 5d ago

America's Got Talent Season 21: How to Watch Online

America's Got Talent season 21 is underway, with the judges' panel—Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Mel B—all returning, and Terry Crews back as host for his eighth season, as reported by Rolling Stone. The show airs on NBC, and for cord-cutters, there are several streaming options to catch the action live.

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, K-pop group NCT 127 will perform as a special guest during the broadcast, from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, according to both Billboard and Rolling Stone. The performance is part of the Live Quarterfinals round, which runs until Sept. 8. NCT 127's appearance comes ahead of their seventh album, BLINGY, due Aug. 24, as noted by Rolling Stone.

The broadcast starts at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. For those who want to watch online, several live-TV streaming services carry NBC.

Streaming Options

Billboard highlights Sling Blue as a streaming option, noting that it includes NBC and starts at $54.99 per month. The service also offers local networks such as ABC and FOX in select markets, and a range of cable channels including Bravo, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, E!, FX, HGTV, and many others. Pricing and availability depend on your local TV market, as Billboard notes.

Rolling Stone provides a broader rundown of streaming services that carry NBC. DirecTV offers a five-day free trial and packages with NBC starting at $44.99 per month, with up to 185+ channels. YouTube TV includes NBC and has a 7-21-day free trial, starting at $54.99 per month with up to 100+ channels. Sling offers NBC in its Select, Blue, and Orange + Blue packages, starting at $19.99 per month. Hulu + Live TV carries NBC for $89.99 per month with a three-day free trial and over 100 channels.

For viewers who don't need to watch live, Peacock offers episodes of America's Got Talent the day after they air, with packages starting at $7.99 per month. Peacock does not currently offer a free trial, according to Rolling Stone.

Season 21 Schedule

The season premiered on Tuesday, June 2 at 8 p.m. ET, as reported by Rolling Stone. The Live Quarterfinals round, which includes NCT 127's performance, runs until Sept. 8. The season's final performances are scheduled for Sept. 22, followed by live results on Sept. 23.

As for the prize, this year's grand prize winners will receive $1 million and other prizes, according to Billboard.

How each outlet told it

Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC

Framing: The headline 'How to Watch (2026)' is generic and does not specify the event or context, leaving out the show name and date. — Neutral and service-oriented, e.g., 'You can watch the K-Pop group perform from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California during America’s Got Talent with Sling TV.'

Facts Included:

NCT 127 will perform during the America's Got Talent broadcast on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Performance is from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.
Broadcast time is 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
Streaming option: Sling Blue.
Sling Blue starts at $54.99 per month and includes NBC.
Sling Blue includes local networks such as ABC and FOX (in select markets) and cable networks like Bravo, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, E!, FOX Sports, FX, FOX News, MS NOW, National Geographic, SYFY, TLC, USA Network, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and others.
Pricing and availability depend on local TV market.
Season 21 is in the quarterfinals.
Host is Terry Crews; judges are Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, Mel B and Simon Cowell.
For 2026, grand prize winners receive $1 million and other prizes.

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Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC

Framing: The headline 'Where to Watch America’s Got Talent Season 21 Online' emphasizes streaming options and omits specific guest appearances and performance details. — Informative and promotional, e.g., 'AGT also has some big talent set to grace the show.'

Facts Included:

Season 21 of America's Got Talent is underway.
Judging panel: Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, Mel B; host Terry Crews in his eighth season.
Streaming options: DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock (delayed).
TV channel: NBC.
Premiere date, time: Tuesday, June 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
NCT 127 will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Performance is ahead of NCT 127's seventh album BLINGY, due Aug. 24.
NCT 127's performance is part of AGT Season 21's Live Quarterfinals round, which lasts until Sept. 8.
Season's final performances will air on Sept. 22, followed by live results on Sept. 23.
Peacock offers episodes the day after they air, starting at $7.99/month, no free trial.
DirecTV offers five-day free trial, $44.99/month, up to 185+ channels.
YouTube TV offers 7-21-day free trial, $54.99/month, up to 100+ channels.
Sling starts at $19.99/month, no free trial.
Hulu + Live TV costs $89.99/month, three-day free trial, 100+ channels.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimNCT 127 will perform during the America's Got Talent broadcast on Wednesday, Aug. 19.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC, Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimNCT 127's performance on America's Got Talent is from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC, Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimNCT 127's performance on America's Got Talent airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Wednesday, Aug. 19.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC
ClaimAmerica's Got Talent broadcasts on NBC.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC, Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimAmerica's Got Talent streams on Sling Blue.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC
ClaimSling Blue starts at $54.99 per month and includes NBC.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC
ClaimSling Blue includes local networks such as ABC and FOX (in select markets) and cable networks like Bravo, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, E!, FOX Sports, FX, FOX News, MSNBC, National Geographic, SYFY, TLC, USA Network, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and others.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC
ClaimPricing and availability of Sling TV depends on the local TV market.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC
ClaimAmerica's Got Talent season 21 is in the quarterfinals.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC
ClaimTerry Crews hosts America's Got Talent season 21; Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, Mel B and Simon Cowell are the judges.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC, Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimFor 2026, grand prize winners of America's Got Talent receive $1 million and other prizes.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Billboard as of Aug 19, 2026, 8:48 PM UTC
ClaimNCT 127's performance on America's Got Talent comes ahead of the release of their seventh album BLINGY, due Aug. 24.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimNCT 127's performance is part of America's Got Talent season 21's Live Quarterfinals round, which lasts until Sept. 8.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimAmerica's Got Talent season 21 premiered on Tuesday, June 2.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimThe season's final performances of America's Got Talent season 21 will air on Sept. 22, with live results on Sept. 23.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimAmerica's Got Talent season 21 streams on DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock (delayed).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimPeacock offers episodes of America's Got Talent the day after they air, with packages starting at $7.99 per month.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimPeacock does not currently offer a free trial.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimDirecTV offers a five-day free trial, with packages that include NBC starting at $44.99 per month and up to 185+ channels.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimYouTube TV offers NBC and has a 7-21-day free trial, starting at $54.99 per month with up to 100+ channels.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimSling offers NBC in its Select, Blue, and Orange + Blue packages, which start at $19.99 per month.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimHulu + Live TV offers NBC and costs $89.99 per month with a three-day free trial and over 100 channels.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC
ClaimThe premiere date and time for America's Got Talent season 21 is Tuesday, June 2 at 8 p.m. ET.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Rolling Stone as of Aug 19, 2026, 7:50 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Billboard, Rolling Stone 23 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-19