2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards preview: performers, hosts and how to watch on Telemundo & Peacock. Presented by McDonald’s—Monopoly is back with millions of prizes.
Get ready for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards with a quick rundown of what to expect: must-see live performances, major honors, and the details you need to tune in. Carmen Villalobos and Javier Poza return as hosts, and Rubén Blades will receive the Icon Award.
Jessica Roiz
Tito “Double P,” Ozuna and Javi are some of the award-winning artists set to perform this year at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards. But they won’t be the only winners—you can be one too. Monopoly is back at McDonald’s with millions of prizes, from cash to visits to iconic McDonald’s restaurants. Plus, every play gives you a 1-in-5 chance to win free McDonald’s food. Peel and play in the McDonald’s app for the chance to win. So go get yours. Now, let’s get to the news.What can you expect from the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards? Exciting performances and awards honoring the best in Latin music based on chart performance, album and song sales, streaming, radio airplay and social data. Chuyín, Capo and Manuel Turizo will hit the stage with a live performance, along with Yaritza y su Esencia and Spanish star Pablo Alborán. Carmen Villalobos and Javier Poza return as hosts, and music legend Rubén Blades will receive the prestigious Icon Award. It’ll be a star-studded night you won’t want to miss—so be sure to tune in Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. on Telemundo and Peacock. See you then.