BET Awards 2025: How to Watch Live—Channel, Streaming Services & Free Trials

The 2025 BET Awards are finally here, and “where to watch BET Awards 2025” is the question on every fan’s mind. Below is your complete guide to tuning in live, streaming without cable, catching the red-carpet fashion, and re-watching the show on demand. EVENT DETAILS • Date: Monday, June 9 2025 • Live broadcast time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (red-carpet pre-show begins 6 p.m. ET)​ WHERE TO WATCH ON TRADITIONAL TV The ceremony simulcasts across several Paramount Global networks, so you can simply turn on: • BET (primary feed) • BET Her • MTV & MTV2 • CMT • Pop • Logo • Paramount Network​ STREAMING WITHOUT CABLE If you’ve cut the cord, multiple live-TV streamers have BET and its sister channels in their base plans or free trials: • Philo – 7-day free trial, lowest monthly price among live-TV services​ • DirecTV Stream – 5-day free trial and unlimited Cloud DVR​ • Fubo – 7-day free trial with 1,000-hour DVR​ • Sling TV (Blue or Orange + Blue) – budget option; add BET via Comedy Extra add-on • Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV – no free trials right now, but both carry BET and include unlimited DVR HOW TO WATCH FREE TONIGHT • Sign up for a free trial of Philo, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo and cancel after the show. • BET.com and the BET NOW app will authenticate with a participating TV-provider login for no-extra-cost streaming. • Select Paramount Global channels (e.g., MTV) may open their TV-everywhere live feeds to non-subscribers for the night; check each network’s site an hour before showtime. INTERNATIONAL VIEWING TIPS The BET Awards are officially available in Canada on BET Canada and on CTV Sci-Fi. In the U.K., stream via My5 or use a live-TV service such as NOW with the MTV pack. Fans in other countries can connect to a U.S. server on a reputable VPN, then log in to a U.S. streamer with an active subscription to watch the BET Awards live. Always check the terms of service and local laws before using a VPN. RED-CARPET & BACKSTAGE COVERAGE • 6 p.m. ET: BET Awards Red Carpet Live on BET, BET.com, YouTube, and the BET NOW app • Exclusive Instagram, TikTok, and Threads streams from @BET give behind-the-scenes looks at presenter rehearsals and winner reactions. ON-DEMAND REPLAYS Full replays typically drop on BET+ 24 hours after the telecast. Individual performances are uploaded to BET’s YouTube channel throughout the week, and a condensed “Best Moments” special airs on BET next weekend. OPTIMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE 1. Test your streaming logins and internet speed at least half an hour before showtime. 2. If you share streaming accounts, remind friends that simultaneous-stream limits apply. 3. For the highest resolution, use a hard-wired connection or 5 GHz Wi-Fi and set your streamer’s video quality to “Auto” or “Best Available.” FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Can I watch the BET Awards on Amazon Prime Video? A: Not live. Prime carries last year’s show on BET+, but 2025’s broadcast is exclusive to BET and partner networks. Q: Is the BET Awards stream really free anywhere? A: Yes, but only via time-limited trials on Philo, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo, or if your existing cable/streaming login unlocks the BET app tonight. Q: Will performances be on YouTube afterward? A: BET typically posts individual performances and acceptance speeches within 24 hours, and those clips remain free to watch worldwide. Now you know exactly where to watch BET Awards 2025 tonight—tune in, stream it free if you can, and don’t miss a second of the year’s biggest celebration of Black culture and entertainment.