The latest edition of the ultimate survival gameshow is about to come to an end, with the "Survivor 50" finale featuring contestants fighting it out in the finale for a $2m grand prize.Thankfully, you don't need to put yourself through host Jeff Probst's slew of dangerous and nail-biting challenges to catch the action from the Fijian island.'Survivor 50' finale — release date and timeThe finale of "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" will air on CBS on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The show will start at 8 p.m. ET / PT and run for three action-packed hours.• U.S. — Paramount+ / CBS via Fubo or YouTube TV• Canada — STACKTV / GlobalTV (FREE)• Australia — Stan• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free"Survivor" has always been the toughest survival show, but with this season's all-star format, the competition stepped up a notch. It started with 24 former contestants, and we're now down to the final five who have proven themselves over the past three months.For a long time, it seemed Cirie would be the one to claim victory in the final, but her elimination last week blows the whole thing wide open. There's still two more eliminations to come in that big finale, at which point the jury of past contestants will cast their final, deciding votes and crown the 'Sole Survivor' of this epic season. And that $2 million prize.You can see it all unfold live, and there are lots of ways to watch the "Survivor 50" finale online from anywhere in the world.Can I watch 'Survivor 50' finale for free?Yes, if you live in Canada. GlobalTV is a FREE streaming service that will be showing "Survivor 50" episodes, including the finale, one day after their TV release.Though there are no dedicated FREE streams of "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans", in the U.S., there's an option to watch the finale for next to nothing.If you sign up to a Walmart Plus account for $1, you could actually watch the "Survivor 50" finale FREE of charge on Paramount+. That's because there's currently a 30-day trial of Walmart Plus for $1, and with it you'll get a free subscription to the Paramount+ streaming service.The only thing is you'll have to wait until the day after the finale to watch it on Paramount+, but given it costs next to nothing, that may be a worthwhile compromize.Abroad when the show is released? Use NordVPN to unlock your free stream of the finale.How to watch ‘Survivor 50' finale from anywhereIf you’re traveling and find that your usual streaming apps stop working outside your home region, a VPN (virtual private network) can help. It lets your device connect via a secure server back home, so you can use your existing subscriptions as normal.Tom’s Guide has tested a wide range of services, and NordVPN is the one we most often recommend for streaming thanks to its fast speeds and broad device support. You can also try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.Using a VPN is straightforward; follow these steps.1. Install the VPN of your choice. As noted, NordVPN is our preferred option.2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. on vacation and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Paramount+ and stream the finale of "Survivor 50" online.How to watch ‘Survivor 50' finale in the U.S.