You can watch the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) live on MTV. The 2025 VMAs will air on September 11 at 8 PM Eastern Time (ET) / 5 PM Pacific Time (PT), live from New York's UBS Arena
. Where to watch live:
- MTV (main channel)
- Simulcast on sister networks like BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TVLand, VH1, and Univision
Online streaming options:
- Live streaming via services that carry MTV such as Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Philo, and Sling TV
- You can use free trials from these streaming services to watch the VMAs for free temporarily
- The VMAs will also be available to stream on-demand the day after the live event on Paramount+ (starting September 12)
For viewers outside the US:
- Since MTV is US-only, you can use a premium VPN to connect to a US server and stream the show live on MTV or via streaming services
Additional viewing options:
- The VMAs pre-show airs live starting at 6:30 PM ET on MTV and some sister channels
- Performances and highlights are often posted on MTV’s official YouTube channel after the event
In summary, the best way to watch the VMAs live is on MTV or through a live TV streaming service that includes MTV, with Paramount+ offering on-demand streaming the next day. If outside the US, a VPN is recommended to access the live streams
