BET EXPERIENCE FANFEST TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR JUNE 25–27 IN LOS ANGELES

Celebrity Basketball Game, Live Performances, Open Casting Call, Gaming House, and More Set for Culture's Biggest Week

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NEW YORK – March 31, 2026 – BET Experience FanFest has officially opened registration and VIP tickets for its fan-first celebration at the heart of Culture's Biggest Week. Kicking off Thursday, June 25, with the Celebrity Basketball Game at USC Galen Center, and continuing Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27 at the Beehive in Los Angeles, BETX will deliver three days of immersive activations and unforgettable moments. General admission is free, and VIP tickets are available now at betexperience.com.

BETX FanFest will once again serve as the cultural epicenter of the BET Experience, bringing together interactive programming, live entertainment, and unforgettable moments designed specifically for the community. This year's programming includes, but is not limited to:

Thursday, June 25, at USC Galen Center

• Celebrity Basketball Game: A signature tentpole moment that blends competition, culture, and star power into an arena-level spectacle featuring artists, athletes, creators, and surprise guests.

Friday, June 26 & Saturday, June 27 at The Beehive

• Stages: BETX comes alive across three distinct stages, the Main Stage, CenterStage, and Culture Stage, featuring performances from today's hottest artists and legendary icons, emerging creative talent, industry-led masterclasses, and party collectives from across the nation.
  
  
• Open Casting Call: Aspiring actors and performers can audition for top industry talent, including legendary casting director Robi Reed, bringing discovery and career growth to life on-site.
  
  
• Gaming House: A gaming arena where fans can play, stream, and compete alongside top gamers and creators, with opportunities to learn, level up, and win new gaming systems and equipment.
  
  
• The Kitchen: A celebration of Black food culture featuring curated chefs, restaurants, and tasting moments from across the diaspora.
  
  
• The Exchange: A retail destination where fans can shop exclusive BET Experience merchandise alongside a curated lineup of Black and Brown-owned brands across fashion, beauty, art, and lifestyle, with limited-edition drops, customization stations, and emerging entrepreneurs spotlighted throughout.

Fans can now register for BETX FanFest and purchase VIP tickets at betexperience.com. General admission is free with registration, while VIP tickets offer premium access, exclusive hospitality, and priority entry.

VIP ticket options include:

• FanFest VIP (One-Day) — Friday or Saturday, includes VIP access to Thursday's Celebrity Basketball Game

• FanFest VIP (Two-Day) — Friday and Saturday, includes VIP access to Thursday's Celebrity Basketball Game

• Celebrity Basketball Game VIP — Details on tickets and registration coming soon. Visit betexperience.com to express your interest

Early-bird pricing is available through April 13 or while supplies last. Early-bird tickets are limited in quantity, and once sold out, regular pricing will take effect immediately. Prices increase to the standard rate on April 14 for any remaining inventory. BETX FanFest is just the beginning of Culture's Biggest Week, culminating in the BET Awards 2026, Culture's Biggest Night, airing live Sunday, June 28, at the Peacock Theater.

Additional announcements, talent appearances, and programming details for BETX will be revealed in the coming weeks.

About BET Media Group
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), is the world’s largest media company rooted in community, culture and connection for the Black community. For over four decades, BET has served as a trusted home for Black audiences, amplifying authentic stories, elevating Black voices and creating spaces where culture thrives and community comes together.

Through a powerful portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios and VH1, BET connects audiences across cable, streaming, digital, live events, studios and global platforms, delivering culturally resonant content that reflects the depth, creativity and impact of the Black experience. For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow @BET on social platforms. For more BET announcements, visit paramountpressexpress.com/bet/.

About BET Awards
“BET Awards” is one of the most-watched award shows on cable television, according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET Awards” franchise remains the #1 program in cableTV history among African Americans, and it is the #1 telecast for BET every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.


About BET Experience
BET Experience is the destination for elevating unapologetic Blackness with authentic entertainment, access, and lifestyle experiences. Through the lens of millennial and Gen Z audiences, BET Experience curates the culture, standing at the intersection of who this coveted segment is and where they’re headed.

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