The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) will be broadcast live on September 7 at 8 p.m. ET from New York's UBS Arena. Viewers can watch the VMAs live on CBS and MTV. Additionally, those with a Paramount+ Premium subscription can stream the awards show live on Paramount+ the same day. For viewers with Paramount+ Essential, the VMAs will be available on demand the following day. If cable is not available, live TV streaming services that carry MTV such as Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Philo, and others are options to watch the event. Some streaming services may offer free trials around the time of the VMAs, allowing you to watch at no cost. In summary:

• Live broadcast on CBS and MTV at 8 p.m. ET on September 7, 2025.
• Live streaming available on Paramount+ Premium.
• On-demand viewing on Paramount+ Essential the next day.
• Streaming services with MTV channel availability (Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Philo, etc.) can also be used.
• Potential for free trials on some streaming platforms to watch without cable.

This provides multiple ways to watch the VMAs based on preference and subscription status.