Live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, Druski hosts the 2026 BET Awards!

Who’s ready for Culture’s Biggest Night? This year’s BET Awards features no shortage of must-see musical acts, with Cardi B, Common, Doechii, Don Toliver, French Montana, Kehlani, KWN, Max B, Queen Latifah, Rick Ross, Alexia Jayy, Ari Lennox, and many more set to perform.

One Battle After Another standout Teyana Taylor will be presented with Icon of the Year honors, while Ms. Lauryn Hill will be honored with the Living Legend Icon Award.

The 2026 BET Awards will air on a variety of channels, with the BET website also offering a free 24-hour pass (more on that below). What time are the BET Awards on tonight? Where can you watch all the action for free? Here’s everything you need to know.

When Are The 2026 BET Awards?

The 2026 BET Awards take place on Sunday, June 28.

How To Watch The BET Awards Red Carpet Preshow Coverage:

Red carpet coverage begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on BET’s YouTube channel.

What Time/Channels Are The BET Awards On Tonight (June 28)?

The live broadcast of the BET Awards starts at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, MTV 2, and Paramount Network.

How To Watch The BET Awards 2026 Live For Free:

You can watch this year’s show live on BET or the BET website. Plus, good news! The BET website offers a free 24-hour pass.

How To Watch The 2026 BET Awards Live Without Cable:

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Packs start at $19.99/month.

You can also stream BET live or on demand with an active subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV. FuboTV and Philo offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

Can I Watch The BET Awards 2026 On Paramount+?

Yes! The show will be available for next-day streaming, beginning Monday, June 29, on Paramount+.

The 2026 BET Awards air Sunday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, MTV 2, and Paramount Network.