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How to watch BET Awards 2026 for free: Time, host, nominees

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Culture’s Biggest Night is back.

The BET Awards, honoring the best Black music, TV, movies, and sports of the past year, are tonight, June 28. Comedian Druski will host the ceremony for the first time.

This year, Cardi B leads all nominees with six; Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist are not far behind with five nominations each.

BET Awards 2026: what to know

  • When: June 28, 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Peacock Theater (Los Angeles, California)
  • Channel: BET
  • Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)

In addition to the 21 awards being presented tonight, the Ultimate Icon Award will be given to record executive Sylvia Rhone. Two new awards will also be presented. The inaugural Icon of the Year is Teyana Taylor; the first Living Legend Icon Award winner is Lauryn Hill.

The main show will also feature performances from Cardi B, Doechii, Doja Cat, Common, Nas, Queen Latifah, Raye, Rick Ross, T.I. and more.

BET Awards 2026 time

The 2026 BET Awards are tonight, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET on BET.

How to watch the BET Awards 2026 for free

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the BET Awards.

DIRECTV is our favorite service for watching TV live for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. We recommend the Choice plan, which includes BET as part of its 125+ channels.

You can also stream the BET Awards with a subscription to Philo. The live TV service starts at $25/month after a seven-day free trial.

Who is hosting the 2026 BET Awards?

The 2026 BET Awards will be hosted by comedian Druski.

2026 BET Awards nominees:

Nominations for the BET Awards were announced on May 19. Here are a few of the contenders for top prizes:

Album of the Year:

  • “Am I the Drama?” – Cardi B
  • “Don’t Tap the Glass” – Tyler, the Creator
  • “Everything Is a Lot.” – Wale
  • “The Fall-Off” – J. Cole
  • “Hearts Sold Separately” – Mariah the Scientist
  • “Let God Sort Em Out” – Clipse
  • “Mutt Deluxe: Heel” – Leon Thomas
  • “The Romantic” – Bruno Mars

Video of the Year:

  • “100” – Ella Mai
  • “Anxiety” – Doechii
  • “Burning Blue” – Mariah the Scientist
  • “Chanel” – Tyla
  • Escape Room (Short Film) – Teyana Taylor
  • “Folded” – Kehlani
  • “Let ‘Em Know” – T.I.
  • “Luther” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Best New Artist:

  • Belly Gang Kushington
  • Destin Conrad
  • Olivia Dean
  • Jaydon
  • Kwn
  • Miles Minnick
  • Monaleo
  • Raye
  • Trap Dickey

Best Movie:

  • “Highest 2 Lowest”
  • “Him”
  • “Number One on the Call Sheet”
  • “One Battle After Another”
  • “Relationship Goals”
  • “Ruth & Boaz”
  • “Sinners”
  • “Wicked: For Good”

Best Actor:

  • Sterling K. Brown
  • Colman Domingo
  • Aldis Hodge
  • Damson Idris
  • Michael B. Jordan
  • Delroy Lindo
  • Anthony Mackie
  • Aaron Pierre
  • Denzel Washington

Best Actress:

  • Angela Bassett
  • Quinta Brunson
  • Ayo Edebiri
  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Chase Infiniti
  • Regina Hall
  • Coco Jones
  • Keke Palmer
  • Teyana Taylor

Sportswoman of the Year:

  • Jordan Chiles
  • Coco Gauff
  • Flau’jae Johnson
  • Naomi Osaka
  • Angel Reese
  • Sha’Carri Richardson
  • Claressa Shields
  • Gabby Thomas
  • A’ja Wilson

Sportsman of the Year:

  • Flau’jae Johnson
  • Naomi Osaka
  • Angel Reese
  • Sha’Carri Richardson
  • Claressa Shields
  • Gabby Thomas
  • A’ja Wilson
  • Jalen Brunson
  • Stephen Curry
  • Anthony Edwards
  • Jalen Hurts
  • LeBron James
  • Aaron Judge
  • Shedeur Sanders
  • Caleb Williams

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