The VMAs (MTV Video Music Awards) typically last about three hours. For example, the 2025 VMAs are scheduled to air live from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time, making it a three-hour broadcast. There is also usually a one- hour pre-show before the main event. While the official runtime is about three hours, the show can sometimes run longer due to performances, speeches, and other factors.
So, the usual length of the VMAs main show is approximately three hours.
