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How to Watch BET Live Without Cable 2026 - Top 6 Options

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There are many ways to watch BET without cable, including Fubo, Philo, Sling, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu Live TV.

If, for whatever reason, watching BET on Fubo doesn't work for you, we've also rounded up 5 more options — and we even divided them up into the best picks for people who also watch lots of sports, news, reality TV, and more. Let's get into the best options for everyone.

Top pick: Stream BET on Fubo

If you're looking for the best way to stream BET, Fubo is our team's top pick. Using our streaming recommendation system, the Flixed team has determined that Fubo is the best way for most people to watch what's live on BET because it offers the ideal combination of price, channels, and features.

Here's why:

  • Big families (or roommates or friends) can watch Fubo without stress, as they offer up to 10 simultaneous streams.
  • Fubo is available in every region of the United States. (Viewers outside the US can try to access Fubo with a VPN, like ExpressVPN — or one of our other top VPNs.)

Watch BET with Fubo

Fubo Pro

5-day free trial

  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Stream on ten screens
  • 216+ channels

$88.99/month

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Fubo Elite

5-day free trial

  • Stream on ten screens
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • 280+ channels
  • HD and 4K video quality

$98.99/month

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Our Fubo review also includes more about why our team loves Fubo.

Budget pick: Stream BET on Philo

Philo is the true definition of a bargain streamer, with the lowest price point of all our recommended streamers. Though its missing sports and local news channels, there’s still 70+ other channels to choose from along with on-demand content as well.

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Philo Base

Try 7 days free

  • Unlimited cloud DVR saved for 1 year
  • Stream on three screens
  • Shows movies and 70+ channels
  • 7-day free trial

$33/month

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Other channels on Philo include: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, TV Land, A&E, AMC, BET, Comedy Central, Discovery Family Channel, INSP, Science, FYI, MTV2: Music Television, Animal Planet, BBC America, CMT, Discovery Life Channel, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Game Show Network, Hallmark Channel, Home & Garden Television, and more.

Devices supported by Philo include: android, web-browsers, ios, android-tv, amazon-fire-tv, and apple-tv.

Take a look at what's live on Philo right now.

Our team shares even more comprehensive analysis of Philo in our Philo review. For the true budget streamer, we've also compiled a list of our favorite free streaming services.

Sports fan pick: Stream BET on YouTube TV

Most sports fans already know and love YouTube TV. If you're trying to watch BET without cable and you also watch a lot of sports, YouTube TV is probably the best pick for you.

Youtube TV’s most attractive feature for sports fans is its upcoming NFL Sunday Ticket package. Get every Sunday game that’s not airing on your local CBS or FOX network, along with the standard 100+ live channels and have all of the sports you need in one place.

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Watch BET with YouTube TV

YouTube TV

$59.99/mo for the first 2 months (new users, ends Nov 16, 2026)

  • Unlimited DVR space
  • 6 accounts for one price
  • Stream on three screens
  • 100+ live TV channels

$82.99/month

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Other channels on YouTube TV include: Cable News Network, HLN, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, AMC, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, Freeform, FX, MTV2: Music Television, Animal Planet, BBC America, beIN Sports, CMT, CNBC, Disney Junior, and more.

Devices supported by YouTube TV include: chromecast, web-browsers, android, ios, android-tv, apple-tv, amazon-fire-tv, and samsung-tv.

Some sports might be live on YouTube TV right now.

YouTube TV isn't only great for sports fans, though. Our team took YouTube TV for a test drive and put all of our thoughts together in our YouTube TV review.

Plus, we've compiled a list of the best overall streaming services for sports fans.

News fan pick: Stream BET on Hulu Live TV

If you're someone who watches a lot of news, you probably want to subscribe to a streamer with access to the most popular news channels. No reason to subscribe to a different streaming service just to get access to BET. Our top pick for most news fans to get access to BET is Hulu Live TV. Plenty of news shows are airing live now on Hulu Live TV.

Get all of your news and everything else in one place with Hulu + Live TV. The service offers all of the top news networks, including ABC News, CNN, MS NOW (ex-MSNBC), and Fox News, along with 80+ channels, on-demand content, and access to Disney+ and ESPN Select.

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Watch BET with Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV only

  • 95+ live channels
  • Stream on two screens

$98.99/month

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Hulu Live TV (with ads)

Disney+ and ESPN Select included

  • Stream on two screens
  • ESPN Select and Disney+ included
  • On demand content
  • 95+ live channels

$99.99/month

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Hulu Live TV (no ads)

Disney+ and ESPN Select included

  • Stream on two screens
  • ESPN Select and Disney+ included
  • On demand content
  • 95+ live channels

$109.99/month

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Other channels on Hulu Live TV include: Cable News Network, HLN, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, A&E, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery Family Channel, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, Freeform, FX, Science, FYI, MTV2: Music Television, Animal Planet, CMT, CNBC, Disney Junior, and more.

Devices supported by Hulu Live TV include: chromecast, web-browsers, ios, android, android-tv, apple-tv, amazon-fire-tv, and lg-tv.

We've written even more about why we like Hulu Live TV, but another great option for streaming local news is an OTA antenna. News fans often use antennas for streaming live TV like news shows for free, without cable.

Other options for watching BET: Sling or DirecTV Stream

Sling is a great way to watch BET without cable.

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Sling Orange

New Essentials plan starts at $19.99/month

  • 30+ channels
  • ESPN
  • Stream on one device

$45.99/month

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Sling Blue

New Essentials plan starts at $19.99/month

  • 40+ channels
  • Local channels in select cities
  • News and entertainment
  • Stream on three screens

$45.99/month

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Sling Orange & Blue

New Essentials plan starts at $19.99/month

  • General cable replacement
  • 45+ channels
  • Stream on four screens

$60.99/month

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Other channels on Sling include: Cable News Network, HLN, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, INSP, Science, FYI, MTV2: Music Television, BBC America, beIN Sports, CMT, CNBC, and more.

Devices supported by Sling include: air-tv, tivo, ios, android, chromecast, web-browsers, portal, android-tv, amazon-fire-tv, lg-tv, samsung-tv, and vizio.

DirecTV Stream is a great way to watch BET without cable.

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DirecTV Stream Entertainment

5-day free trial, then $30 off your first month

  • 90+ channels
  • Stream on unlimited devices at home
  • Unlimited DVR space

$89.99/month

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DirecTV Stream Choice

5-day free trial, then $30 off your first month

  • 125+ live channels
  • Unlimited DVR space
  • Includes regional sports networks
  • 3 months of premium channels included

$94.99/month

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DirecTV Stream Ultimate

5-day free trial, then $30 off your first month

  • 160+ live channels
  • Unlimited DVR space
  • Includes regional sports networks
  • 3 months of premium channels included

$129.99/month

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DirecTV Stream Premier

  • Unlimited DVR space
  • 185+ channels
  • Includes HBO Max, Paramount+ Premium, Cinemax and STARZ
  • Includes regional sports networks

$159.99/month

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Other channels on DirecTV Stream include: Cable News Network, HLN, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery Family Channel, E! Entertainment Television, ESPNU, Freeform, FX, Science, FYI, MTV2: Music Television, Animal Planet, BBC America, CMT, and more.

Devices supported by DirecTV Stream include: android, web-browsers, chromecast, ios, amazon-fire-tv, android-tv, and samsung-tv.

All the streaming services where BET is or isn't available

The choices for watching BET aren't limited to our top picks. Here's where you can and can't watch BET without cable.

Yes, BET is included in your Fubo subscription. In fact, that's why Fubo is our top pick for watching BET without cable.

Read our full review of Fubo.

Yes, BET is included in your YouTube TV subscription.

Read our full review of YouTube TV.

Yes, BET is included in your Philo subscription.

Read our full review of Philo.

Yes, BET is included in your Sling subscription.

Read our full review of Sling.

Yes, BET is included in your DirecTV Stream subscription.

Read our full review of DirecTV Stream.

Yes, BET is included in your Hulu Live TV subscription.

Read our full review of Hulu Live TV.

Watching BET on top devices

No matter what device you have at home, it's probably possible to watch BET on it — yes, even without cable. Read on to learn which streamers support both your device and BET live streams.

How to watch BET on Roku devices

It's definitely possible to watch BET on your Roku device, be it a streaming stick or actual Roku TV. Subscribe to Fubo, Philo, Sling, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu Live TV to get BET on Roku.

How to watch BET on an Android smart TV

Have a Samsung smart TV or another type of Android TV? These are some of the easiest to use to get BET access without cable. Just subscribe to Fubo, Philo, Sling, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu Live TV to get BET on your Android smart TV.

How to watch BET on an Amazon Fire TV

Whether you have a Fire TV Stick or a Cube or another device, you can get access to BET. Ask Alexa to sign you up for Fubo, Philo, Sling, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu Live TV to get BET on Amazon devices.

How to stream BET on iOS

Have an iPhone? An iPad? Not every app is available on Apple's App Store, but depending on the streaming service you have, you can watch BET on an iOS device with ease. Subscribe to Fubo, Philo, Sling, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu Live TV to get BET on your iOS device.

How to watch BET on Android phones

You can watch BET on your Pixel or Samsung or Nokia or whatever type of Android you have! Just subscribe to Fubo, Philo, Sling, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu Live TV to get BET on Android phones.

The bottom line: you have 6 great options for watching BET without cable

We found 6 great options for watching BET without cable, including Philo and Sling. The cheapest option is Philo, but our top pick is Fubo.

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