{"id":2479684,"date":"2026-06-28T23:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T23:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2479684"},"modified":"2026-06-28T23:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T23:30:09","slug":"how-to-watch-bet-awards-2026-for-free-tv-channel-live-stream-start-time-host-performers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/how-to-watch-bet-awards-2026-for-free-tv-channel-live-stream-start-time-host-performers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch BET Awards 2026 for free: TV channel, live stream, start time, host &#038; performers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The biggest names in music, entertainment and sports will gather in Los Angeles on Sunday night for the 2026 BET Awards, celebrating the year\u2019s top performers and cultural icons.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This year\u2019s ceremony, billed as \u201cCulture\u2019s Biggest Night,\u201d will air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Comedian and internet sensation Druski will host the BET Awards for the first time, becoming the youngest host in the show\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans looking to watch the 2026 BET Awards can tune in live on BET. Cord-cutters can stream the show live <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channel\/bet?irad=1021391&amp;irmp=5720935&amp;sharedid=TBL_2026_BET_Awards\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:through Fubo for free;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;through Fubo for free&quot;}\" class=\"link \">through Fubo for free<\/a>, BET.com, the BET app<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">How to Watch 2026 BET Awards<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Time: 8 p.m. ET \/ 5 p.m. PT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Location: Peacock Theater (Los Angeles, California)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channel\/bet?irad=1021391&amp;irmp=5720935&amp;sharedid=TBL_2026_BET_Awards\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Watch the 2026 BET Awards Live on Fubo;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Watch the 2026 BET Awards Live on Fubo&quot;}\" class=\"link \"> Watch the 2026 BET Awards Live on Fubo <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 2026 BET Awards features one of its strongest lineups in recent memory. Cardi B enters the night with a leading six nominations, while Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist each earned five nominations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The performances includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Among many others scheduled to appear throughout the evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channel\/bet?irad=1021391&amp;irmp=5720935&amp;sharedid=TBL_2026_BET_Awards\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Watch the 2026 BET Awards Live on Fubo;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Watch the 2026 BET Awards Live on Fubo&quot;}\" class=\"link \"> Watch the 2026 BET Awards Live on Fubo <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Several special honors will also be presented during the broadcast. Teyana Taylor will receive the Icon of the Year Award, Ms. Lauryn Hill will be honored with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award, and legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone will receive the Ultimate Icon Award.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The BET Awards continue to celebrate excellence across music, television, film and sports while delivering memorable live performances and surprise collaborations. With major awards, first-time performances and several special tributes planned throughout the night, Sunday\u2019s ceremony promises to be one of the biggest entertainment events of the summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans can watch the 2026 BET Awards live beginning at 8 p.m. ET on BET or stream the ceremony through Fubo, BET.com or the BET app.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channel\/bet?irad=1021391&amp;irmp=5720935&amp;sharedid=TBL_2026_BET_Awards\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Watch the 2026 BET Awards Live on Fubo;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Watch the 2026 BET Awards Live on Fubo&quot;}\" class=\"link \"> Watch the 2026 BET Awards Live on Fubo <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The biggest names in music, entertainment and sports will gather in Los Angeles on Sunday night for the 2026 BET Awards, celebrating the year\u2019s top performers and cultural icons. This year\u2019s ceremony, billed as \u201cCulture\u2019s Biggest Night,\u201d will air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles beginning at 8 p.m. ET. 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