‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12: Premiere Info, How to Stream, and More

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 is almost here! The newest roster of queens will soon sashay into the Werk Room, all on a mission to snatch that crown. But before RuPaul kicks off the crowning ceremony, the winner-to-be will have to slay the competition in challenges both mini and maxi, and survive a lip-sync throw down or two (or three or…).

It feels like it’s been ages since we last saw a new crop of queens compete, at least on this side of the Atlantic, so this is a major moment for sure. The question is, though, how do you watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 live? And can you watch Drag Race online for free? Wondering where to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race? You’ve got questions and, honey, we’ve got answers!

What time does RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 come on?

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 premieres on VH1 on Friday, February 28 at 8 p.m. ET. And as with previous seasons, episodes are 90 minutes followed by the half-hour companion show RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked.

How can you watch RuPaul’s Drag Race live online?

You can stream the Drag Race Season 12 premiere live on VH1.com with a cable login. You can also watch Drag Race live if you have an account with a live TV streaming service, like AT&T Watch TV, Philo, or Fubo TV. The same goes for Sling TV if you pay for the tier with VH1.

Can you stream RuPaul’s Drag Race on Netflix?

If you live in the United States, the answer to this question is “no.” If you want to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race, you have to watch it live on cable or one of the services above, or you can purchase episodes on VOD (see below).

If you live in the UK, however, RuPaul’s Drag Race episodes are made available to stream shortly after they air on VH1 in the States. So with that in mind, it’s likely that the show will premiere in the UK on Netflix on Saturday, February 29.

Can you stream RuPaul’s Drag Race on WOW Presents Plus?

It’s the drag streaming service created and curated by the Drag Race production company, so you gotta be able to stream it, right? Wrong, sorta! Drag Race is not available to stream on WOW Presents Plus in the United States, but it is available in other territories. You can check on your country’s availability on the WOW Presents Plus website.

Where can you purchase episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12?

If you don’t have cable or a live TV streaming service, and you can’t stream new episodes after they air on Netflix or WOW Presents Plus, you can always purchase episodes on VOD services like iTunes or Prime Video. Episodes are generally added to VOD for purchase the morning after they air on VH1.

Where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race