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The 57th Annual NAACP Image Awards are being hosted for the second year in a row on Saturday, February 28 at 8pm PT/ET. Since the ceremony will be broadcast on both BET and CBS, streamers can watch it live via streaming services that carry any of those networks, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Philo, Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Since Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime) gives subscribers access to their local CBS channel, the 57th NAACP Image Awards will also be broadcast live on the streaming service, but Paramount+ does no Offer a free trial. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will do no They will be able to watch the awards show live, and it has not been confirmed whether they will have on-demand access the next day.
At a glance: How to watch the 57th NAACP Image Awards
- when: Saturday, February 28, at 8pm PT/ET
- channel: Bet, CBS
- Stream online: DirecTV, Philo, Fubo, Paramount+ Premium, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
With some streamers offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the star-studded evening at no cost; Keep reading to learn more about each option, then scroll down for this year’s nominees.
Where to watch the 2026 NAACP Image Awards: Broadcast date and time, streamed free online
The 57th NAACP Image Awards air Saturday, February 28, at 8 PM PT/ET on BET and CBS, which can be streamed live on DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Philo, Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Paramount+ Premium (which gives subscribers access to their local CBS channel), Sling or Hulu + Live TV.
While the easiest way to watch the concert is through a DirecTV or Paramount+ Premium trial, Hollywood Reporter It also specifies every future streaming option.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
BET and CBS are included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, meaning new subscribers can watch the performance 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.
Filo
$25 first month; $33 per month after that
Watch BET on Philo, one of the most affordable cable alternatives.
The streaming device offers an $8 discount for the first month, and packages cost just $33 per month after that.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $55.99 per month ($45.99 for the first month)
Watch both BET and CBS by subscribing to Fubo, which offers a free five-day trial for new subscribers. After the trial period, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 per month after that.
Paramount+
Packages start at $8.99 per month
While Paramount+ packages start at $8.99 per month (or $89.99 per year) for the ad-supported Basic plan, for CBS live streaming (and thus the NAACP Image Awards), subscribers need Paramount+ Premium for $13.99 per month (or $139.99 per year), which is ad-free, except for live TV and some shows.
sling
Half off the first month for select plans
BET is included in Sling’s Blue plan (starting at $45.99 per month) as well as Sling’s Orange plan (starting at $50.99 per month or $4.99 for a single day pass).
To get the best value for your money, new customers can sign up for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently discounted in half for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 per month after that.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; Packages start at $89.99 per month
Watch CBS and BET for free with a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
2026 NAACP Image Awards Nominations
Sinners He leads the nominations total with 18, followed by Spike Lee Highest 2 Lowest A total of nine gestures. The top TV nominees are Bel Air With seven, followed by Abbott Elementary, Reasonable doubt and Ruth and Boaz With six each.
Teyana Taylor and Kendrick Lamar lead overall individual nominations with six each, including Entertainer of the Year. Cynthia Erivo, Duce and Michael B. Jordan were also nominated for this top honor.
See here for the complete list of nominees for the 2026 NAACP Image Awards.
2026 NAACP Image Awards Winners
Hollywood Reporter Updates the winners of the non-televised and televised NAACP Image Awards here.
