The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) will air live on Sunday, September 7th, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The event will be broadcast on MTV and, for the first time, also on CBS. It will take place live from New York's UBS Arena. For streaming, the VMAs will be available live on Paramount+ Premium subscription, while the show will be available on demand the next day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers. Also, live TV streaming services such as DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Philo offer access to MTV for watching live without traditional cable.

How to Watch the 2025 MTV VMAs:

• Live on MTV channel.
• Live on CBS (new for 2025).
• Live stream via Paramount+ Premium subscription ($12.99/month).
• On-demand the next day via Paramount+ Essential subscription ($7.99/month).
• Streaming live on services that include MTV such as DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Philo.
• For viewers outside the US, using a VPN to access US streaming platforms can enable live streaming.

The ceremony will feature performances and awards, hosted by LL COOL J in 2025. This provides several options depending on preference for cable, streaming subscription, or live TV streaming services to watch the VMAs live or on demand shortly after.