Where To Watch The 2025 BET Awards Live: Channel, Start Time, Streaming Info

It’s culture’s biggest night as Kevin Hart takes the stage to host the 2025 BET Awards!

This year’s show not only features a medley of must-see performances from Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, Ledisi, Keyshia Cole, and Leon Thomas, but Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin will also be honored with the Ultimate Icon Award. Plus, the show’s official press release notes that “Carey, Franklin, and Snoop are set for special performances.”

Want to watch a slew of additional performances from a host of rising stars? The pre-show, which starts at 6:00 p.m. ET on BET, includes 803 Fresh, GELO, Honey Bxby, Jordan Adetunji, Laila!, Larry June, The Alchemist, Mario, Rob49, Shop Boyz, Ying Yang Twins, Trillian, and the icon Lil’ Kim.

Kendrick Lamar leads the field with 10 BET Award nominations, while Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla all have six nods each. You can check out the full list of nominees on Billboard.

From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch the 2025 BET Awards live online.

When Are The 2025 BET Awards?

The 2025 BET Awards take place on Monday, June 9.

What Time Are The BET Awards On Tonight?

Preshow coverage begins at 6:00 p.m. ET on BET, with the live broadcast of the show set to start at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on BET, CMTV, Logo, Nickelodeon, MTV, and Paramount Network.

How To Watch The BET Awards 2025 Live:

You can watch this year’s show live on BET or the BET website (with a valid cable login). Plus, good news! The BET website offers a free 24-hour pass.

Can I Watch The BET Awards On Paramount+?

Nope. The show won’t be available for live or next-day streaming on Paramount+.

How To Watch The BET Awards Without Cable:

You can also stream BET live or on-demand with an active subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Sling TV, Hulu + LiveTV, or DirecTV. FuboTV and Philo offer free trials for eligible subscribers.