how to stream bet awards 2026

You can stream the BET Awards 2026 live on BET, with official streaming options including BET.com, the BET app, and live TV services that carry BET such as Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Philo, and DIRECTV Stream. The show aired Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Fast ways to watch

• BET channel: The main broadcast aired live on BET.

• BET app / BET.com: Both were listed as official ways to stream the show.

• Live TV streamers: Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Philo, and DIRECTV Stream carried BET for live viewing.

• Free trial route: Philo, Fubo, and DIRECTV were among the services noted with free trials, which could be the cheapest legal way to stream if you were signing up just for the event.

What to expect

The ceremony began at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and the red carpet coverage started earlier in the evening. BET also ran simulcasts and social coverage around the event, including red carpet arrivals on its social channels.

Best option by situation

Situation| Best option
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You already have cable| Watch on BET. 14
You want a streaming app| Use BET.com or the BET app with a supported TV provider login. 14
You want a trial-based watch| Try Philo, Fubo, or DIRECTV Stream if the trial is still available in your area. 69
You want a live TV bundle| Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV are supported options. 47

Important note

Antenna-only viewing does not work here because BET is a cable channel, not a broadcast network.