How to Watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18 Finale Online

17 Apr 2026, 15:23 · Rolling Stone

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A new winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race is about to be crowned. The reality show’s 18th season comes to a close on Friday, when one queen will be awarded the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” and a $200,000 cash prize. The remaining contestants are Darlene Mitchell, Myki Meeka, and Nini Coco.

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

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MTV shared a “first lewk” of the Season 18 finale on Thursday that shows the return of the eliminated queens, and, of course, a performance from Mama Ru herself.

How to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Finale Online

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 airs on MTV. If you don’t have cable, you can stream new episodes online using any of the live TV streaming services below.

DirecTV

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➤ $34.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels

DirecTV carries MTV in a few of its packages. Pricing for these packages starts at just $34.99 a month, but new subscribers can get a five-day free trial to start.

Philo

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➤ $33/month
➤ Seven-day free trial on the Essential plan
➤ 70+ channels

If you’re looking for an affordable live TV streamer for entertainment channels, Philo is a great option. Subscribers get more than 70 channels, and packages start at just $25 a month. The streamer’s Essential plan also starts with a seven-day free trial.

Fubo

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➤ $55.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels

Fubo is another one of our favorite cable streamers, and it carries MTV in all of its plans. Pricing starts at $55.99 a month, but you can get a free trial and up to $30 off on your first month.
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Stream RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 for Free

Want to stream RuPaul’s Drag Race for free? Get a free trial to any of the streaming services above. This will let you watch the Season 18 finale for free.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Release Date, Time

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 premiered on Friday, Jan. 2. The season finale will air on Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m. ET.