The 2026 BET Awards will take place on Sunday, June 28, with comedian and actor Druski set to host the ceremony from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
This year's event will feature performances by a lineup of prominent artists including Cardi B, Common, Doechii, Don Toliver, French Montana, Kehlani, KWN, Max B, Queen Latifah, Rick Ross, Alexia Jayy, and Ari Lennox, among others.
Teyana Taylor, known for her work on "One Battle After Another," will receive the Icon of the Year award, and Ms. Lauryn Hill will be honored with the Living Legend Icon Award.
Red carpet coverage will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on BET’s YouTube channel. The live broadcast of the BET Awards is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The awards ceremony will be broadcast across multiple networks, including BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, MTV 2, and Paramount Network. Viewers can also stream the show live on the BET website, which is offering a 24-hour pass. For those without cable, live TV streaming services such as DIRECTV, fuboTV, Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV will provide access. DIRECTV offers subscription options starting at $19.99 per month, with Genre Packs available. FuboTV and Philo provide free trials for eligible subscribers.
Additionally, the 2026 BET Awards will be available for streaming on Paramount+ beginning Monday, June 29.