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On Sunday, June 28, comedian and internet personality Drusky will host the 2026 BET Awards from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Airing at 8pm PT/ET on BET, the awards show can also be streamed live 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 the 2026 BET Awards
- when: Sunday, June 28, at 8pm 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 the 2026 BET Awards: Air date and time
The BET Awards will air Sunday, June 28, at 8pm 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 the 2026 BET Awards online for free
Since the awards are broadcast on BET, they 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 about each option below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
BET is included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch up on 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.
Filo
Seven-day free trial; Packages from $25 per month
Watch BET on Philo, one of the most affordable cable alternatives. After a seven-day free trial for the Basic plan, the subscription costs just $25 per month for over 70 channels.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $55.99 per month ($45.99 for the first month)
Watch BET by subscribing to Fubo, which offers a free five-day trial to new subscribers.
After the trial period, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 per month after that.
sling
Plans start at $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 single day pass).
To get the best value for your money, sign up for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which includes everything each individual plan offers, starting at $60.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; Packages start at $89.99 per month
Watch 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 BET Awards Nominations
Cardi B leads with six nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Mariah Alam with five each. 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.
2026 BET Performer Awards
Artists 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 Covenant, 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, Ray, Salah, YJ Marley, Zion Marley and Tierra Walk.
