The 2026 BET Awards are set to return to Los Angeles, broadcasting live from the Peacock Theater on Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.
m. ET/PT.
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Comedian Druski will host the ceremony, which celebrates top musical artists and industry pioneers.
Cardi B leads this year's nominations with six nods. Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist follow closely with five nominations each.
Performers and presenters scheduled to appear include Nas, RAYE, The War and Treaty, T. I.
, Cardi B, and Doechii.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The event will air across major television channels such as BET, MTV, VH1, CMT, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, TV Land, POP, and LOGO.
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For cord-cutters, the broadcast is accessible via streaming services including DirecTV, Paramount+, Philo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and Fubo.
Viewers can take advantage of standard five-day and seven-day trial periods on DirecTV, Philo, and Fubo to watch live without a cable subscription.
Living Legend Icon Award
Ms. Lauryn Hill will be honored with the Living Legend Icon Award during the ceremony.
The award recognizes pioneering figures in the entertainment industry who have demonstrated lasting dedication to their craft.
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The organization describes the honor as reserved for industry trailblazers who have "mastered their craft and never let go of the culture."
