Quick Answer: The best way to watch Drag Race Season 16 is to get a free trial Philo, and use that to stream the show on MTV.
Start your engines! RuPaul’s Drag Race is back for Season 16.
This year’s cast comprises 14 queens, all competing for $200,000 and the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. As with last year, this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race will also be shown on MTV instead of the show’s old home of VH1.
If you’re unsure where to stream the show, sashay down this article for a full guide on how to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 online.
Also, be sure to check out RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars which recently aired its eighth season on Paramount+.
How to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 Online Without Cable
The only place to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 as it airs is on MTV. If you don’t have cable or satellite, you’ll need to get a live TV streaming service to watch the show online. Below are a few of the best live TV streaming services that get you access to MTV — all of which let you log into MTV.com to stream Drag Race Season 16 online.
1. Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 on Philo
The best way to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 online is through Philo. The streaming service brings 60+ live TV channels, including MTV for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Log into your Philo account on MTV.com to stream every episode of Drag Race Season 16.
It’s also one of the most affordable live TV streaming services around at just $25 a month, and your subscription starts with a seven-day free trial.
2. Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 on DirecTV Stream
Another great live TV streaming service with a ton of channels is DirecTV Stream. MTV is included, letting you watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 online, and you get up to 140 channels total. the service’s most affordable package costs $79.99 a month after a five-day free trial.
3. Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 on fuboTV
With up to 230 channels available (including MTV), fuboTV gets you a ton of content. Packages start at $74.99 a month, but you get a one-day free trial before you pay. Besides MTV to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race, fuboTV carries local channels and national channels for everyone in the house.
How to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 for Free
Want to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 online for free? You’re in luck. Because all of the above streaming services offer free trials, you can use all of them to stream RuPaul’s Drag Race for free for a total of 15 days Head here to sign up for Philo’s free trial, here for fuboTV’s, and here for DirecTV Stream’s.
When Does RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 Start? Date, Time
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 premieres on Friday, Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes will continue to air on Fridays at 8 p.m. until the season’s finale.
Where to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Seasons 1-14 Online
If you’ve been looking to catch up on past seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, you’ll know that it’s no easy task to figure out where to watch the whole show, as no one streaming service offers the whole series. Here’s a full guide on how to watch every season of RuPaul’s Drag Race online between new episodes of Season 16:
Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race Seasons 1-15 on Paramount+
All seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, except the newest one, are available to Paramount+ subscribers right now. A subscription to Paramount+ is also very affordable at $4.99 a month, and you get to start with a seven-day free trial.
Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race Seasons 8-10 on Hulu
If you’re a Hulu subscriber, you can stream RuPaul’s Drag Race Seasons 8-10 online. Hulu costs $7.99 a month for an ad-supported plan or $17.99 for an ad-free plan, but both options start with a very generous 30-day free trial that you can use to binge RuPaul’s Drag Race for free.
Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 1-15 on Amazon Prime Video
You can also watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Seasons 1-15 on Amazon Prime Video, but it’s not free for subscribers. Instead, you’ll have to purchase individual episodes for $2.99 each, or buy the whole season for $24.99.
