Where to Watch the Billboard Music Awards Without Cable: Live Stream 2024

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The Billboard Music Awards return tonight to celebrate music’s biggest stars of 2024. This year’s BBMA ceremony, hosted by Michelle Buteau, will feature artists such as Shaboozey, Coldplay and Stray Kids.

At a glance: Where to watch the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards will be presented a little differently than in previous years. Below is a quick guide to watching the 2024 BBMAs online, including some ways to get a free live stream of the Billboard Music Awards.

Where to watch the 2024 Billboard Music Awards online?

The 2024 BBMAs will be broadcast on FOX, which can be accessed via cable, satellite or Amazon Fire TV channels. Viewers without cable access can watch the BBMAs live online via Paramount+ or any live TV streaming service that carries FOX. Here is a breakdown of these services:

Stream the 2024 Billboard Music Awards for free

Thanks to DirecTV Stream, Paramount+, and Hulu + Live TV free trials, you have multiple ways to watch the Billboard Music Awards for free (legally). Sign up for one of the free trials, enjoy a live stream of the ceremony, and cancel the trial before it ends to avoid fees.

Billboard Music Awards 2024 date and start time

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards take place tonight, Thursday, December 12th. The ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Performer, Nominee, Host of the 2024 Billboard Music Awards

Actress and stand-up comedian Michelle Buteau will host tonight’s ceremony, where the biggest acts of the year will be nominated. Zach Bryan leads the finalists with 18 awards, followed by Taylor Swift with 16, Morgan Wallen with 15, and first-time finalist Sabrina Carpenter with 9. If Swift can snag one of these awards, she will surpass Drake for the most BBMA wins ever ( both are currently at 39).

As always, fans can expect to see some top-notch talent on stage during this year’s ceremony. Confirmed performances include Coldplay, Shaboozey, Tyla and Stray Kids. 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.