Where to watch the Billboard Music Awards: Live stream the 2024 ceremony
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The 2024 Billboard Music Awards, or BBMAs, have arrived to celebrate the year's best music according to the venerable Billboard charts. We'll show you where to watch the Billboard Music Awards, including live streaming options if you don't have cable.
The Billboard Music Awards are back on broadcast TV after a brief 2023 digital-only edition. They've returned to FOX, rather than NBC, and will be hosted by comedian Michelle Buteau. Rather than votes, the finalists are determined by factors like sales, plays, and other forms of engagement. Taylor Swift won Top Artist in 2023 and is in the running again alongside Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Drake, and Morgan Wallen. Swift and Drake will attempt to break their current tie for the most BBMAs.
Other notable categories include Top New Artist, Top Duo/Group, Top Radio Song, Top Hot 100 Song, Top Streaming Song, and Top Male and Female Artists. Chappell Roan, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, and Coldplay are among some of the top nominees tonight. Coldplay is also slated to perform, in addition to Shaboozey, Stray Kids, Jelly Roll, Linkin Park, and more.
Keep reading to learn how to watch tonight's ceremony from home. We'll also show you how to tune in from anywhere if you're traveling.
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Where to watch the Billboard Music Awards in the US
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards will air on FOX in the United States. Those without cable or a good antenna can still tune in via live stream through a month-to-month service. Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream are three of our favorites.
Sling is the cheapest of the bunch and one of the most affordable live TV streaming services out there, but FOX and local channel coverage varies from region to region, so you should check to make sure it's available in your zip code before subscribing. You'll want to sign up for the Sling Blue plan, which offers local networks and 40+ other live channels, including Bravo, USA, and E! Subscriptions start at $40 per month, but users can usually get about half off their first month of service.
Fubo and DirecTV Stream are more comprehensive cable alternatives and great options if FOX isn't available on Sling in your region. The services offer anywhere from 90 to 200+ live channels, depending on which plan you subscribe to. DirecTV Stream plans start at $87 per month and come with a five-day free trial. Fubo plans start at $80 per month and will knock up to $35 off your first month of service.
The ceremony will also be available to stream on-demand after it airs on Paramount Plus. Subscriptions start at $8 per month for the ad-supported tier and come with a one-week free trial. In addition to the Billboard Awards, Paramount Plus unlocks the full on-demand catalog of CBS shows and other programming.
How to watch the Billboard Music Awards from anywhere
If you're traveling away from the US, you can still watch the ceremony via most of your usual streaming methods with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are easy-to-use cybersecurity tools that enable you to change your virtual locations. This way, your devices can access your usual websites and apps from anywhere. The services we've recommended today require US payment methods, so this option will work best for Americans who are just traveling abroad.
Interested in trying out a VPN? Our go-to recommendation is ExpressVPN, a top-rated option with a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. Check out our ExpressVPN review for additional details, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
How to watch the Billboard Music Awards with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Subscribe to Sling, Fubo, or Paramount Plus if you don't already have an account.
- Enjoy the Billboard Music Awards!
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