The 57th NAACP Image Awards will air live. Here's how to watch.
The 57th NAACP Image Awards will air live. Here's how to watch.
Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAYSat, February 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM UTC
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Prepare to see massive star power at the 57th NAACP Image Awards this weekend.
Celebrities such as "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler, "Paradise" actor Sterling K. Brown, singer and actress Halle Bailey, and many more are expected to be in the building.
Saturday night's show will air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. During the ceremony, hip hop icons Salt-N-Pepa and DJ Spinderella will be honored with the Hall of Fame Award.
“Inducting them into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame is a celebration of more than an iconic career – it’s a tribute to trailblazers who opened doors, and inspired generations in a way that still resonates today," NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, said in a statement.
Here's what we know about the upcoming awards show.
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When do the 57th NAACP Image Awards air?
Ebony Obsidian, Nicole Avant, Kerry Washington, Moriah Brown, and Shanice Williams accept the Outstanding Motion Picture award for "The Six Triple Eight" onstage during the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
The NAACP Image Awards air live at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 28, on BET and CBS.
It will also be available on the following channels: VH1, TV Land, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Comedy Central, CMT, Smithsonian, and BET HER, according to a press release.
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Who is hosting the 57th NAACP Image Awards?
Host Deon Cole speaks onstage during the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
The host for the NAACP Image Awards is comedian and actor Deon Cole.
What time is the 57th NAACP Image Awards red carpet coverage?
The "57th NAACP Image Awards" Red Carpet Live! will start at 6 p.m. ET on BET.com.
The special will be hosted by actress Kyla Pratt and TV personality Terrence J.
57th NAACP Image Awards nominations
Cynthia Erivo attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
The categories for the NAACP Image Awards range from television, film, to music, and digital.
One of the major awards for the night is Entertainer of the Year.
Entertainer of the year nominees:
Doechii
Cynthia Erivo
Michael B. Jordan
Kendrick Lamar
Teyana Taylor
The full list of nominations can be found on the NAACP Image Awards website.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch the 57th NAACP Image Awards
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