The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards ranked No. 1 in Spanish-language television for the 7pm-11pm primetime slot, according to Telemundo, which cited a “strong multiplatform performance.” Telemundo averaged 335,000 adults (18-49) and 1.1 million total viewers, based on Nielsen data, with a peak at 8:30pm of 400,000 adults (18-49) and 1.2 million total viewers.
Telemundo’s digital platforms and social channels captured 306 million total views, up 57% from the 2025 edition, and a combined 29.7 million minutes watched, a 41% gain over 2025. Talkwalker Social Content Ratings ranked the broadcast No. 1 across all TV in total social video views and as the leading broadcast program of the day, regardless of language. Viewing minutes on YouTube more than doubled (+101% versus 2025), fueled by expanded livestream coverage.
Winners
- Fuerza Regida: eight awards, plus the Billboard Vanguard Award
- Bad Bunny: seven awards (not present)
- Karol G, Peso Pluma and Romeo Santos: four awards each
- Rosalía, Tito Double P and Prince Royce: three awards each
The ceremony aired live on Telemundo and Peacock from the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida, and included 47 categories. A new Fan Favorite Artist award, selected by fans, went to Karol G.
Cristian Castro received the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rubén Blades received the Billboard Icon Award.
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Source: Billboard
