The 2024 BET Awards are finally here and begin on BET Sunday, June 30th at 8/7c.
This year’s awards ceremony will once again feature Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, writer, director, producer and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson as host, and Grammy-winning global entertainment icon Usher will be honored with the prestigious BET Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Drake is the leading nominee for this year’s BET Awards with a total of seven nominations.
BET also announced that Megan Thee Stallion will open the 2024 BET Awards, alongside other artists including Will Smith, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Ms. Lauryn Hill &YG Marley, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Tyla and Victoria Monét. Tanner Adell will also be in attendance.
Where can I watch the Bet Awards 2024?
Although the 2024 BET Awards will air on BET, those without cable can still live stream the awards show on Sunday night using Philo, Fubo or DirecTV Stream.
All three streaming services offer free trials for new subscribers, who can watch the 2024 BET Awards for free before committing to a paid subscription.
However, Philo is the cheapest live streaming option at $28 per month after the 7-day free trial.
What is Philo?
Philo is considered one of the cheaper live streaming services available as users can stream over 70 live TV channels for just $28 a month after the free trial.
Popular channels offered with Philo include Hallmark Channel, MTV, AMC, HGTV, History Channel, Discovery Channel, CMT, TLC, BET and more.
The streaming service also offers unlimited DVR as well as various movies and TV shows that users can watch on demand.
What is Fubo?
Fubo is set up like any other streaming service, but instead of offering exclusively on-demand content, it offers a variety of exclusive live TV channels that Philo doesn’t offer: ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV, and many more. So it’s like regular cable, but without the hassle.
Fubo bills itself as a sports-focused live streaming service, but overall its standard package includes over 100 live TV channels for $79.99 a month after the free trial.
Fubo also offers a variety of shows and movies that users can watch on demand, as well as the ability to record their favorite TV shows.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is similar to Fubo in that it offers many of the same channels and features. For $84.98 per month after the free trial, the basic package includes just over 75 live TV channels.
Those interested can view all DirecTV Stream channel packages here.
What channel will the BET Awards be broadcast on?
As the name suggests, the 2024 BET Awards will air on the BET channel, which is accessible via Philo, Fubo or DirecTV Stream for those without regular cable.
