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Where to Watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 18 Finale Online Free Live

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entertainmentApril 17, 2026

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After a three-plus month season 18, the top queens are battling it out for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar, $200,000 and an Anastasia Beverly Hills collaboration. Plus, Miley Cyrus is set to receive the Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award, previously presented to Bob Mackie, Elvira and Liza Minnelli. The finale airs on April 17, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on MTV, which can be livestreamed on DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Philo (with a seven-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV.

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At a Glance: How to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Finale

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- When: Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. PT/ET

- Channel: MTV

- Stream online: DirecTV, Philo, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV

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How to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Finale: Air Date and Time, Stream Online Free

The season 18 Drag Race finale airs on Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m. PT/ET, on MTV, which can be livestreamed on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Philo (with a seven-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV. The episode has a run time of 90 minutes.

Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the highly anticipated finale at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.

DirecTV

Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month

Directv free trial

MTV is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier.

Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch the season 18 finale at no cost. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.

Philo

Philo

Seven-day free trial; packages from $25 per month

Philo free trial

Watch MTV on Philo, one of the most affordable cable alternatives.

Following a seven-day free trial period, plans start at $25 per month with access to 70+ channels.

Fubo

Fubo

Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)

Fubo Free trial

Watch MTV with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.

After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.

Hulu + Live TV

Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month

Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+

Watch MTV for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV.

Every subscription comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and starts at $89.99 per month.

See here for how to watch seasons one through 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, plus more information on the season 18 Drag Race cast.

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