The big red chairs are back in action tonight when you watch The Voice season 21 online, even without cable. The singing competition show adds pop star Ariana Grande to the lineup of coaches for the first time. She joins Blake Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson on the judging panel. Carson Daly returns as host.
Plus, the live audience is back for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Voice season 21 premieres tonight Monday, September 20 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
As usual, The Voice season 21 starts with blind auditions. The coaches will listen to hopefuls sing their hearts out, and if they want them on their team, they push a button to swivel their big red chairs around to get a look.
After the blind auditions come the battle rounds. This year's battle advisors are Jason Aldean for Team Kelly, Camila Cabello for Team Legend, Kristin Chenoweth for Team Ariana, and Dierks Bentley for Team Blake. The finale crowns one singer as The Voice winner, who receives $100,000 and a record deal with Universal Music Group.
Here's everything you need to know to watch The Voice season 21 online.
How to watch The Voice season 2021 from anywhere
Just because NBC isn't available everywhere doesn't mean you need to miss The Voice season 21 if you're away from home. Watching along with the rest of the internet can be pretty easy. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go.
Not sure which VPN is right for you? We've tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your website or streaming service of choice and tune in.
How to watch The Voice season 2021 online in the US
In the U.S., The Voice season 21 premieres Monday, September 20 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
NBC is a local broadcast network that can accessed with one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package.
If you've already cut the cord and don't have cable, you can watch NBC on a live TV service, like Sling TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu With Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Of these options, we recommend Sling and Fubo TV, two of the best cable TV alternatives.
You can also watch The Voice 2021 episodes the day after their live NBC airing on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service. To watch the current season, you'll need Peacock Premium, which has two tiers. The ad-supported tier is $4.99 per month, while the ad-free plan is $9.99.
How to watch The Voice 2021 in the UK
Bad news for Brits: The Voice season 21 is not currently scheduled to air on any UK channels.
The Voice UK season 11 doesn't have a release date yet.
For anyone abroad who wants to use the services they already pay for, check out ExpressVPN.
How to watch The Voice 2021 in Canada
Canadians can tune into The Voice season 21 at the same time as Americans on CTV 2, if they get the channel with their cable package.
How to watch The Voice 2021 in Australia
Unfortunately, Aussies won't get to watch The Voice season 21 on any local channels.
The Voice Australia season 11 will air in the spring.
If you want to access your paid streaming services, but they are geo-blocked, check out ExpressVPN.
