The celebration returns to Chicago with Anderson at the center of the night. The countdown to the return of Soul Train Awards to Chicago just got a little more exciting. BET has announced that Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor, comedian, and television host Anthony Anderson will host Soul Train Awards 2026, airing Friday, November 27 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. Anderson is not new to the BET stage. He previously hosted the BET Awards in 2015 and 2016 and spent eight co

Why Chicago matters to the Soul Train story-and why the awards’ return is significant. Some cultural moments feel bigger than an event. The return of the Soul Train Awards to Chicago is one of them. Chicago has long been one of the most influential cities in Black music and culture. From soul and gospel to house, R&B and hip-hop, the city has helped shape the sound, style and movement of generations. That makes Chicago a fitting homecoming for Soul Train. Long before Soul Tra