Where to Watch the Billboard Music Awards: Live Stream 2024 Ceremony
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Where to Watch the Billboard Music Awards: Live Stream 2024 Ceremony

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The 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) are here to honor the best music of the year 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 will return to television in 2023 after a brief, digital-only edition. They have returned to FOX rather than NBC and are hosted by comedian Michelle Buteau. Finalists are determined not by votes, but by factors such as sales, games and other forms of engagement. Taylor Swift has been named the top female artist of 2023 and is in the running again alongside Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Drake and Morgan Wallen. Swift and Drake will look to break their current tie for most BBMAs.

Other notable categories include Top New Artist, Top Duo/Top 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 the top nominees tonight. In addition to Shaboozey, Stray Kids, Jelly Roll, Linkin Park and others, a performance by Coldplay is also planned.

Read on to learn how to watch today’s ceremony from home. We’ll also show you how to tune in from anywhere while traveling.

Where to watch the Billboard Music Awards in the USA?

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards will air on FOX in the US. If you don’t have cable or a good antenna, you can still tune in via live stream via a monthly service. Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream are three of our favorites.

Sling is the cheapest of all and one of the cheapest live TV streaming services on the market, but FOX and local channel coverage varies from region to region. You should therefore check whether it is available in your zip code before subscribing. You should sign up for the Sling Blue plan, which offers local networks and over 40 other live channels including Bravo, USA and E! Subscriptions start at $40 per month, but users can typically get about half off their first month of service.

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Sling blue

Access to over 40 channels for just $20 per month for the first month as part of a special offer on Sling Blue that gives you 50% off. The best thing about Sling is that you only pay for what you want and are not locked into a long-term contract

Fubo and DirecTV Stream are more comprehensive cable alternatives and great options if FOX isn’t available on Sling in your area. The services offer between 90 and over 200 live channels depending on which plan you subscribe to. DirecTV Stream plans start at $87 per month and include a five-day free trial. Fubo plans start at $80 per month and get you up to $35 off your first month of service.

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DirecTV stream

DirecTV Stream, formerly known as AT&T TV, offers streaming access to a wide range of live channels, including most of the major networks typically found in traditional cable packages.

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Fubo Essential

Fubo’s main tier offers most of the same offerings as its Pro plan (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN, etc.), but lacks regional sports networks that show NBA, NHL and MLB games. This will remove any applicable additional RSN fees from your monthly bill.

The ceremony will also be available to stream on demand following its broadcast on Paramount Plus. Subscriptions start at $8 per month for the ad-supported tier and include 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.

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Paramount Plus Essential (Monthly Plan)

Paramount Plus is perfect for viewers who want to stream CBS TV shows, local NFL games, and tons of content from Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, and MTV. And if you get the Premium tier, you can also unlock ad-free streaming and access to Showtime.

Here’s how to watch the Billboard Music Awards from anywhere

If you’re traveling outside the US, you can watch the ceremony via most of your usual streaming methods with the help of a VPN. VPNs, short for “Virtual Private Networks,” are easy-to-use cybersecurity tools that allow you to change your virtual locations. This allows your devices to access your usual websites and apps from anywhere. The services we recommend today require US payment methods, so this option is best for Americans who are currently traveling abroad.

Would you like to try a VPN? Our first recommendation is ExpressVPN, a top-rated option with a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee if you find it’s not what you’re looking for. For more information, see our ExpressVPN review. Read on to learn how to use a VPN.

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ExpressVPN plan

With its consistent performance, reliable security and extensive global streaming features, ExpressVPN is the best VPN on the market, excelling in all specifications and offering many advanced features that make it exceptional. Better yet, you can now save more than 60% and get up to four months free.

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 use to watch.
  • Turn it on and set it to a location in the USA.
  • Subscribe to Sling, Fubo, or Paramount Plus if you don’t already have an account.
  • Have fun at the Billboard Music Awards!

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content could violate the terms of service for certain services. Insider neither advocates nor condones the illegal use of VPNs.

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