The BET Awards, which stands for Black Entertainment Television Awards, are typically broadcast live on television. However, specific details about the live broadcast can vary from year to year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some events have been pre-recorded or held with limited audiences, but as of my last update, the BET Awards generally air live on the BET network.

For the most current information about whether a particular BET Awards ceremony is live, you should check the latest announcements from BET, possibly through their official website, social media channels, or by looking up the event details on the television schedule.