“Big Brother 26” kicks off tonight on CBS. But how do you keep a reality show format that has lasted 25 seasons fresh, and CBS thinks it has the answer: introduce Big Brother Artificial Intelligence ('BB AI') and, for the first time ever, have 16 housemates vote for a 17th cast member Allowed. Here's your guide on how to watch 'Big Brother' 26 live streams online, from anywhere...

“From summer camp to high-tech to the multiverse, ‘Big Brother’ loves to put a twist on topical pop culture themes,” executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan said of the new innovation. We hope the theme of 'BB AI' brings drama to 'Big Brother 2024' this summer,” said executive producers Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan.

Former Marine, former undercover cop, celebrity chef, VIP cocktail server, crochet business owner (see below for full list of housemates, where they are from, and their professions). Who will win the $750,000 cash prize? Will it be the mysterious latecomer?

Watch “Big Brother” 26 online from the US, UK, and anywhere in the world to find out.

The “Big Brother” Season 26 special two-night premiere event will air on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. ET (Thurs/Fri 2 a.m. ET/11 a.m. ET) on the CBS network. It will also be available live and on demand on Paramount+.

New episodes will then air on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and will be live-elevated.

To watch live, a Paramount+ with Showtime plan is required, which costs $11.99 per month after a 7-day Paramount Plus free trial. Or, if you don't mind watching on catch-up, you can opt for the more affordable Essential tier, which starts at $5.99 per month (again, with a one-week free trial).

For cord cutters, Fubo is another option, with over 150 channels starting at $79.99/month. Plus, if you haven't used it before, you can take advantage of a 7-day free trial.

If you are outside the U.S. and have one of these subscriptions, you can use a VPN to watch a live stream of “Big Brother ”26

Are you currently away from home and blocked from watching “Big Brother” 26 with your usual subscription?

Thanks to the wonders of VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can still watch the action live. This software allows your device to appear to be back in your country no matter where you are in the world, ideal for viewers on vacation or away on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. Best on the market:

Like South of the Border, Canadians can watch US streams of “Big Brother” with a Paramount Plus subscription.

Broadcasts begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and prices for the service start at $6.99 CAD per month after enjoying the first seven days free.

Bad news for Brits, despite Paramount Plus being available in the UK, “Big Brother” U.S. 2024 will not air, nor will it be available on other channels.

However, if you are traveling to the UK and want to watch the domestic stream of season 26 of the hit reality show, you can use a VPN to do exactly that and avoid geographical limitations. See above for more details.

As in the UK, Paramount Plus is not available for “Big Brother” 26 in Australia.

However, if you are traveling Down Under and want to watch the domestic stream of season 26 of the hit reality show, you can do exactly that using a VPN and bypass the geographical restrictions.