The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) took place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
Where to Watch the 2023 MTV VMAs:
- The live broadcast was available on MTV and several sister networks including MTV2, BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, VH1, Logo, Nickelodeon, and the Paramount Network
- For those without cable, the VMAs could be streamed live via live TV streaming services that carry MTV, such as Sling TV, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV. Both fuboTV and YouTube TV offered free trials, allowing viewers to watch for free temporarily
- U.S. Paramount+ subscribers could also stream the VMAs live
- Additionally, a free live stream was available on the MTV website with a 24-hour free pass requiring just a free account registration
- The MTV Pluto TV channel in the U.S. also streamed the event live for free, though it included ads. Viewers outside the U.S. could use a VPN to access these streams
Additional Viewing Options:
- The 2023 VMAs red carpet and performances were also available on MTV's official YouTube channel
In summary, the 2023 MTV VMAs were widely accessible live on MTV and affiliated channels, through multiple streaming services with free trials, and via free streams on MTV's website and Pluto TV, with VPN options for international viewers
