The 2025 MTV VMAs will air live on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The event will be broadcast on CBS and MTV. For streaming, viewers in the U.S. can watch the VMAs live on Paramount+ with a Premium subscription. Those with a Paramount+ Essential subscription can watch the show on demand the day after the event. If watching on MTV, viewers can use cable or satellite TV, or sign in on the MTV website with their TV provider credentials or use MTV's 24-hour viewing pass with an account created using an email address to stream live. Other streaming services that typically carry MTV include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, and DirecTV Stream, which may offer free trials for new users. For fans outside the U.S. or facing geo-restrictions, using a VPN service is recommended to access the stream. In summary, the main ways to watch the 2025 VMAs are:
- Live on CBS and MTV (cable or satellite)
- Live streaming on Paramount+ (Premium subscription)
- Streaming on MTV's website with authentication or 24-hour pass
- Through various streaming TV services carrying MTV (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, DirecTV Stream)
- Using a VPN if located outside the U.S.
The VMAs will be held at New York's UBS Arena, hosted by LL Cool J.
