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On Sunday, June 28, comedian and internet personality Druski will host the 2026 BET Awards from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Broadcast at 8 p.m. PT/ET on BET, the awards show can also be livestreamed on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Philo (with a seven-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
At a Glance: How to Watch BET Awards 2026
- When: Sunday, June 28, 8 p.m. PT/ET
- Channel: BET (simulcast on BET Her, MTV, MTV2, VH1, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, Paramount, POP, TV Land, Nickelodeon)
- Stream online: DirecTV, Philo, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
Where to Watch BET Awards 2026: Air Date, Time
The BET Awards will air on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. PT/ET, on BET. The event will also be simulcast across the following networks: BET Her, MTV, MTV2, VH1, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, Paramount, POP, TV Land and Nickelodeon.
How to Stream BET Awards 2026 Online Free
Since the awards show airs on BET, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Philo (with a seven-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. More on each option below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
BET is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune into the awards show at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Philo
Seven-day free trial; packages from $25 per month
Watch BET on Philo, one of the most affordable cable alternatives. Following the Essential plan’s seven-day free trial period, a subscription costs just $25 per month for 70-plus channels.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)
Watch BET with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
Sling
Plans from $4.99
BET is included in Sling’s Blue Plan (starting at $45.99 per month) as well as Sling’s Orange Plan (starting at $45.99 per month or $4.99 for a 1-Day Pass).
For the best bang for your buck, sign up for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which includes everything each plan offers individually, starting at $60.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch BET for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
BET Awards Nominations 2026
Cardi B leads with six noms, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist with five apiece. Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean and Latto each have four nods. Teyana Taylor is set to receive the Icon of the Year Award, while record executive Sylvia Rhone will receive the Ultimate Icon Award.
See here for the full list of 2026 BET Awards nominees.
BET Awards Performers 2026
Performers include Cardi B, Common, Doechii, Don Toliver, French Montana and Max B, Jill Scott, Kehlani, kwn, Queen Latifah, Rick Ross, Tems, T.I., The War And Treaty, Nas, Lizzo, MC Lyte, Rapsody, Kenny Iko, Le’Andria Johnson, Baby Keem, Doja Cat, BJ The Chicago Kid, Alexia Jayy, Ari Lennox, Durand Bernarr, Erica Campbell, George Clinton, Raye, Selah, YG Marley, Zion Marley and Tierra Whack.
