You can watch the BET Awards 2026 live on BET at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 28, and it also simulcasts on several sister channels and streaming services. The official BET info says the show is hosted by Druski and airs from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Where to watch

  • Cable/TV: BET, plus simulcasts on BET Her, CMT, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, VH1, Pop, Comedy Central, and TV Land.
  • Streaming: Paramount+, BET.com, and the BET app.
  • Live TV streaming services: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo also carry it.
  • Free trial options: Some coverage notes trials on Philo, DIRECTV, and Fubo depending on your region and package.

Timing

  • Main show: Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
  • Red carpet / pre-show: Starts around 5:30 p.m. ET.

Best option by setup

  • Already have cable: Tune to BET or one of the simulcast channels.
  • No cable: Use Paramount+, BET.com, the BET app, or a live TV streamer that includes BET.
  • Want the fastest route: Paramount+ or the BET app are the simplest streaming options mentioned in the coverage.

TL;DR

Watch it on BET at 8 p.m. ET, or stream it on Paramount+, BET.com, or the BET app.