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The Billboard Music Awards are back tonight to celebrate music’s biggest stars of 2024. This year’s BBMA ceremony, hosted by Michelle Buteau, will feature performances from the likes of Shaboozey, Coldplay, and Stray Kids.
At a Glance: Where to Watch 2024 Billboard Music Awards
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards will be distributed slightly differently than in years past. Below is a quick guide on how to watch the 2024 BBMAs online, including a couple of ways to get a free livestream of the Billboard Music Awards.
Where to Watch 2024 Billboard Music Awards Online
The 2024 BBMAs will be broadcast on FOX, which can be accessed with cable, satellite, or Amazon Fire TV Channels. Viewers who don’t have cable can livestream the BBMAs online using Paramount+ or any live TV streaming service that carries FOX. Here’s a breakdown of these services:
Paramount+
The best way to watch the 2024 BBMAs is Paramount+, which starts with a seven-day free trial. If you want to keep the service after the free trial, plans start at $7.99 per month.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream offers excellent FOX coverage in most areas, making it a great way to livestream the 2024 Billboard Music Awards without cable. You get a five-day free trial to start, and then packages start at $86.99.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV also carries FOX for Billboard Music Awards livestreams and starts with a free trial (three days). After the free trial, Hulu + Live TV costs $82.99 a month.
Sling
A more affordable cable streaming service that carries FOX is Sling. This one doesn’t have a free trial, but the FOX-equipped Blue package costs just $45 a month. Plus, right now, Sling is running a deal that cuts 50% off your first month’s bill.
Stream 2024 Billboard Music Awards for Free
Thanks to the free trials from DirecTV Stream, Paramount+, and Hulu + Live TV, you have a few ways to watch the Billboard Music Awards for free (legally). Sign up for any of the free trials, enjoy a livestream of the ceremony, and cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges.
2024 Billboard Music Awards Date, Start Time
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards are happening tonight, Thursday, Dec. 12. The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. ET.
2024 Billboard Music Awards Performers, Nominees, Host
Actress and stand-up comedian Michelle Buteau will host tonight’s ceremony, which sees nominations for this year’s biggest acts. Zach Bryan leads the finalists, up for 18 awards, followed by Taylor Swift with 16, Morgan Wallen with 15, and first-time finalist Sabrina Carpenter with 9. If Swift can grab any of those awards, she’ll surpass Drake for the most BBMA wins of all time (both are currently at 39).
As always, fans can expect to see some A-list talent on stage during the ceremony this year. Coldplay, Shaboozey, Tyla, and Stray Kids are among the confirmed performances. Last year’s ceremony included performances from Mariah Carey, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, KAROL G, Tate McRae, NewJeans, Peso Pluma, Stray Kids, and Morgan Wallen.
