This Is How You Can Watch Tonight's Billboard Music Awards

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From Oprah Magazine

  • The 2019 Billboard Music Awards air Wednesday, May 1 on NBC at 8 p.m. EST.

  • You can live stream the show online with your cable provider login information.

  • The Billboard Music Awards' Twitter account, @BBMAs, is live streaming a free red-carpet pre-show at 6 p.m. EST.


It's about that time for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards ceremony-and to say music lovers are completely psyched for the show is a bit of an understatement.

With the chart-topping Kelly Clarkson making her return as the host for the second year ina row, Taylor Swift opening the show, Mariah Carey being honored with the Icon Award, and Cardi B leading the night with a total of 21 nominations, there are guaranteed to be some must-see moments. (And, of course, one major red carpet.)

To make sure you don't miss out on the occasion, here's everything you need to know about when, where, and how to watch the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

What channel will the Billboard Music Awards come on?

You can watch the ceremony on your local NBC channel on Wednesday, May 1.


What time does the Billboard Music Awards start?

The show airs live from Las Vegas's Grand Garden Arena at 8 PM EST.



How can I watch the watch the ceremony live?

You can catch it on TV by tuning-in to your local NBC network, or watch online by accessing your personal cable provider's live stream service. You can also watch by directly navigating to NBC.com/live, but you'll have to input your cable provider's login information for official access.

Hulu will air the show as well, but only if you have the Hulu + Live TV plan. (Pro tip: they're currently offering free trials.)


Where can I watch the Billboard Music Awards red carpet before the show?

As always, E! is coming through with red carpet coverage and will be live broadcasting the A-list proceedings starting at 6 p.m. You can watch on your television or through your cable provider's streaming service.

Starting at 6 p.m. EST, the Billboard Music Awards will also air a two-hour pre-show (for free!) straight from their Twitter account, @BBMAs, hosted by Sofia Reyes, Sway Calloway, and Jaymes Vaughan.


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