Where to Watch the BET Awards: Start Time, Streaming Options and More

The BET Awards are shaping up this year to be, once again, a star-studded affair. The 2026 edition of the Black Entertainment Television network's annual awards show is set to honor Black icons like Ms. Lauryn Hill, "One Battle After Another" star Teyana Taylor and Sylvia Rhone. This year's BET Awards performers, meanwhile, include Baby Keem, Ari Lennox, Cardi B, Doechii, Raye, Queen Latifah, Rick Ross, Nas and more. With all of that in mind, here is how, when and where you can watch this year's BET Awards. When is the 2026 BET Awards? This year's BET Awards are scheduled to air . . .