Big Brother 27 finale live event: How and when to watch

Julie Chen - Host of Big Brother 27 | Image via Instagram/ @juliechenmoonves
Julie Chen - Host of Big Brother 27 | Image via Instagram/ @juliechenmoonves

The Big Brother 27 finale has finally arrived after a summer of late-night drama, double evictions, blindsides, and covert alliances. Viewers have witnessed houseguests compete fiercely and employ social tactics despite sharing a single residence and having their every action recorded by cameras. As fans tune in to see who will walk away with the $750,000 grand prize, finalists Morgan Pope, Vince Panaro, and Ashley Hollis are set to go before the jury for one last time.

This year’s finale is going to be about more than just announcing the winner, though. While the finalists plead their cases, expect a tense jury Q&A, emotional reunions, and live audience reactions cut together in real time. It can't be known which finalist will prevail at the end due to alliances about facing the guillotine right up to the finish line.

Whether you’ve been following the show since it first aired or have only just binged your way through, finding out when and where exactly to watch that smackdown go down is not something you’re going to want to miss out on. So, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Big Brother 27 live finale, including international opportunities for viewing and where it will air.


When & where to watch the Big Brother 27 finale live

The Big Brother 27 finale will be shown for two hours live on CBS tonight, September 28, at 8:30 pm/5:30 pm PT. Additionally, people can watch it on demand or live with a Paramount+ subscription and other services that offer the network. Whether you’re watching from abroad, on cable, or a streaming service, here’s how to make sure you don’t miss the most electrifying night of the season.


US broadcast & streaming options

In its usual Sunday primetime slot of 8:30 p.m. Eastern / 5:30 p.m. Pacific, CBS will broadcast Big Brother 27 live finale across the country. While Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream carry CBS in most markets, Paramount+ offers both live simulcast and next-day on-demand viewing if you'd rather stream. With a TV provider login, cable customers can also watch in real time on CBS.com or the CBS app.

The CBS and Paramount+ apps are available for mobile phones, tablets, and smart TVs for fans who watch with those devices. To avoid missing the live announcement of the winner, which typically comes in the final few minutes of the broadcast, set notifications or add a reminder to your calendar for Wednesday evening. With heavy traffic during finales, many die-hards recommend logging in early to prevent streaming delays.


Live feeds, global access, and more

Superfans can enhance their experience by watching the Paramount+ livefeeds that will be available until the Big Brother 27 house is officially shut down. Not only that, but the feeds offer a broader slice of jury deliberations and post-finale emotions since they often record behind-the-scenes tidbits not seen on TV.

American fans can watch the finale (or catch it on demand after it airs) on Paramount+; you can tune in from abroad using a VPN with U.S. feeds. And be sure to cross-check local time conversions; for example, viewers in the United Kingdom will need to wake up early Monday. Choose a dependable connection, close any apps you don’t need, and have an alternative device on hand in case your first choice starts to buffer so you can make sure your streaming stays smooth.


Stream the 2-hour-long Big Brother 27 finale tonight on CBS at 8 pm.

Edited by Gouri Maheshwari