Live from New York’s UBS Arena, LL Cool J hosts the 2025 MTV VMAs!

A jam-packed weekend of entertainment comes to an end with MTV’s fan-favorite Video Music Awards! This year’s show features an eclectic list of all-star performers as Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Tate McRae, Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, and Post Malone, take the stage in NYC.

Music’s most iconic night also includes Mariah Carey accepting the coveted Vanguard Award (and performing a medley of her greatest hits), Busta Rhymes taking home the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award, a powerhouse Ozzy Osbourne tribute, and Ricky Martin receiving the inaugural Latin Icon Award. Lady Gaga leads the way with 12 nominations, followed by Bruno Mars (11), Kendrick Lamar (10), Sabrina Carpenter (9), and ROSÉ (8).

Where can you watch all the fun? From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch MTV’s Video Music Awards live online.

What Time/Channel Are The MTV VMAs On Tonight?

The VMAs pre-show, hosted by Nessa + Kevan Kenney with special performers KATSEYE, starts at 7:00 p.m. ET on MTV, BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and VH1.

The VMAs officially begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. Yes, you read that correctly. For the first time, the show will air on CBS!

How To Watch The 2025 MTV VMAs on TV and Online For Free:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the show live on CBS, MTV, or the CBS website.

You can also stream the VMAs with an active subscription to Philo, DIRECTV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV. All the aforementioned services offer a free trial for new subscribers.

How To Watch The MTV VMAs 2025 On Paramount+:

The VMAs will air live for Paramount+ Premium subscribers ($12.99/month) and be available for next-day streaming for Paramount+ Essential subscribers ($7.99/month). From now until September 18, annual plans start at only $29.99 (or $59.99 for Paramount+ Premium) for the first year.

Does Paramount+ Offer A Free Trial?

Yes! You can sample the streamer by taking advantage of Paramount+’s seven-day free trial.

Can I Watch The 2025 MTV VMAs on Hulu or Amazon?

You know it. You can add Paramount Plus Premium to your Prime Video or Hulu account for an extra $12.99/month. New subscribers can sample the streamer on Amazon with a seven-day free trial.