The 2026 BET Awards aired live on BET on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and you could also stream it through BET.com, the BET app, Paramount+, and live TV services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling, Philo, and DIRECTV.

Watching options

  • Live on BET: the main TV broadcast.
  • BET.com or BET app: live streaming with a participating TV provider login.
  • Paramount+: listed as a live streaming option.
  • Live TV streamers: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling, Philo, and DIRECTV carried BET for live viewing.

Free or cheaper ways

  • Free trials: Philo, DIRECTV, and Fubo were noted as trial options for watching live.
  • Lowest-cost option mentioned: Philo was highlighted as the cheapest way to stream BET in that coverage.

Extra coverage

  • The red carpet pre-show started at 5:30 p.m. ET , and BET’s social channels also carried arrivals coverage.
  • BET’s site also promoted performances and event coverage tied to the awards show.

TL;DR

For the 2026 BET Awards, the main places to watch were BET, BET.com, the BET app, Paramount+, and live TV streaming services that include BET.