Are you ready to experience the “biggest night of culture” of the year? The 2026 BET Awards are right around the corner, and this year's show promises to be the biggest in the event's 25-year history.
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are set to perform and present, with several planned presentations highlighting a few trailblazers in the movie, music and media industries.
Grammy award winning artist Lauryn Hill is expected to receive a Living Legend Icon Award, and the actor is nominated for an Oscar Teyana Taylor will accept the Icon of the Year award. There's also a musical tribute to the '90s R&B legend D'Angelowho died last year.
For a complete guide to the 2026 BET Awards, including when and how to watch it, who's hosting and more, Watch With Us has all the information you need below.
What is the 2026 BET Awards Date and Time?
The 2026 BET Awards will take place June 28 at 8:00 pm EST/PST. The event will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Where Can I Watch and Stream the 2026 BET Awards?
If you want to watch the 2026 BET Awards on cable television, you know where to go: BET. It will also air on MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, and Pop TV.
If you want to stream the event, head over to Paramount+. The two-hour event will be broadcast live from the platform. If you miss it, you can watch it anytime afterwards on Paramount+.
Who Is Hosting The 2026 BET Awards?
This year's manager Druskithe 31-year-old comedian and influencer who sparked controversy earlier this year when he acted Erika Kirk in a viral painting that was seen by millions and covered by many media outlets.
When he takes the stage on Sunday night, Druski will make history as the youngest host ever to host the event.
Who's Presenting at the 2026 BET Awards?
The following people are scheduled to present at the 2026 BET Awards:
Carl Anthony Payne II
Chloe Bailey
Chris “Comedian CP” Powell
Deon Cole
DeRay Davis
Diarra Kilpatrick
Gail Bean
Isaiah John
Jaafar Jackson
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Kelly Rowland
Latto
Luka Jacob
Nia Long
Who's Performing at the 2026 BET Awards?
The list of scheduled artists is long. Here's who will be paying tribute to Lauryn Hill:
Alexia Jay
Common
Doechii
The Doja Cat
Lizzo
Us
Queen Latifah
The Rhapsody
steal
The Tierra Whack
War and Treaty
Zion Marley
YG Marley
Here's who will perform in the D'Angelo tribute section:
Ari Lennox
BJ the Chicago Kid
Durand Bernard
George Clinton again THE RAYEtogether with D'Angelo's children
Other players include Cardi B, TI, The Thames, Erica Campbell and Le'Andria Johnson.
Is There a Complete List of All the 2026 BET Awards Nominees?
Yes! Below is the complete list:
Album of the Year
AM I A GAME? — Cardi B
DON'T BREAK THE GLASS — Tyler, The Creator
everything is a lot. – This one
HEARTS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY – Mariah The Scientist
Let God Fix You – Clip
MUTT Deluxe: HEEL – Leon Thomas
Fall-Off – J. Cole
Romantic – Bruno Mars
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Coco Jones
Come on Mai
Jill Scott
Come down
Mariah is a scientist
Olivia Dean
SZA
The Thames
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Brent Faiyaz
Bruno Mars
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Durand Bernard
GIVEN
Leon Thomas
October in London
Usher
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Coi Leray
Doechii
The Doja Cat
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Monaleo
YK Mshana
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
A$AP Rocky
Baby Keem
BigXthaPlug
Baby
Don Toliver
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
TI
The Best Team
41
Clip
De La Soul
FLO
French Montana and Max B
Metro Boomin and DJ Spinz
Nas & DJ Premier
Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon
Wizkid and Asake
Best Collaboration
“Chains & Whips” – Clipse & Kendrick Lamar
“Errtime Remix” – Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto
“Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto and Doja Cat
“Beautiful Lovers” — Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar and Momo Boyd
“Is It Guilty” – Mariah Scientist & Kali Uchis
“It Depends (The Remix)” – Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller and Usher
“Take Me Thru Dere” – Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz
“wgft” – Gunna feat. Burn Boy
Best New Artist
Belly Gang Cushington
DESTIN CONRAD
JayDon
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Miles Minnick
Monaleo
Olivia Dean
THE RAYE
Trap Dickey
Dr. Bobby Jones Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational
“Knowing” – Kirk Franklin
“ABLE (REMIX)” – Darrel Walls, PJ Morton & Kim Burrell
“All About You” – BeBe Winans
“It's Good (Tasha Slide)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“On the Cross” – CeCe Winans
“The Church” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend
“Do It Again” – Kirk Franklin
“Headphones” – Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I
BEEBA
“It's Good (Tasha Slide)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“Be Beautiful” – Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
“Beautiful People” – Jill Scott
“First” – Tems
“girl, wake up.” – Doechii feat. SZA
“Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto and Doja Cat
“Good” – Dodge Cat
“Lady Lady” – Olivia Dean
Viewers choice
“Burning Blue” – Mariah The Scientist
“Chains and Whips” – Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
“Chanel” – Tyla
“Rolled up” — Come down
“I May Appear” – Bruno Mars
“Depends” – Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
“The Man I Need” – Olivia Dean
“Outside” – Cardi B
“Rain” – Dave & Tems
“Take Me Thru Dere” – Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz
Video of the Year
“100” – Ella Mai
“Anxiety” – Doechii
“Burning Blue” – Mariah The Scientist
“Chanel” – Tyla
“Escape Room (Short Film)” – Teyana Taylor
“Rolled up” — Come down
“LET THEM KNOW” — TI
“luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky & Dan Streit
Anderson .Paak
Benny Boom
Cactus Jack
Cardi B and Patience Foster
Cole Bennett
Director X
Hype Williams
Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor
Fashion Vanguard Award (New)
A$AP Rocky
Bad rabbit
Beyoncé
Cardi B
Colman Domingo
Doechii
Rihanna
Teyana Taylor
Zendaya
Pulse Award (New)
85 Southern Fair
Baby, This is Keke Palmer
Charlamagne Tha God
Don Lemon
Druski
It is what it is
Joe and Jada
On the Radar
IR&B Money Podcast
A movie of wonders
Highest 2 Lowest
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First Number on Call Sheet
One Battle After Another
Terms of Relationship
Ruth and Boaz
They are sinners
Bad: Good
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Chase the Infiniti
Coco Jones
Cynthia Erivo
Keke Palmer
Quinta Brunson
Regina Hall
Teyana Taylor
Best Actress
Aaron Pierre
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Delroy Lindo
Denzel Washington
Michael B. Jordan
Sterling K. Brown
YoungStars Award
Daria Johns
Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth
Heiress Harris
Jazzy's World TV
Lela Hoffmeister
North West
Thaddeus J. Mixson
VanVan
Sportswoman of the Year Award
A'ja Wilson – Basketball
Angel Reese – Basketball
Claressa Shields – Boxing
Coco Gauff – Tennis
Flau'jae Johnson – Basketball
Gabby Thomas – Track & Field
Jordan Chiles – Gymnastics
Naomi Osaka – Tennis
Sha'Carri Richardson – Track & Field
Player of the Year Award
Aaron Judge – Baseball
Anthony Edwards – Basketball
Caleb Williams – Football
Jalen Brunson – Basketball
Jalen Pain – Football
LeBron James – Basketball
Shedeur Sanders – Football
Stephen Curry – Basketball
