You can watch the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) live on MTV. The 2025 VMAs will air on September 11, 2025, at 8 PM Eastern Time (ET) and 5 PM Pacific Time (PT) from the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York

. Ways to watch the VMAs:

• Live on MTV and sister networks: The show is broadcast live on MTV and simulcast on networks like MTV2, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, VH1, and others

• Streaming services with MTV: You can stream the VMAs live through live TV streaming services that carry MTV, such as Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Philo, and Sling TV

• Paramount+ on-demand: The VMAs will be available to stream on-demand the day after the live broadcast on Paramount+ with a subscription or free trial

• Outside the US: If you are outside the US, you can watch the VMAs by using a VPN to connect to a US server and then stream via MTV’s website or apps

Additional options:

• The VMAs pre-show is typically available on MTV and some sister channels starting about 1.5 hours before the main show

• Free trials of streaming services like Hulu + Live TV or Philo may allow you to watch the VMAs for free if timed correctly

In summary, the primary way to watch the VMAs live is on MTV or through streaming services that include MTV. For on-demand viewing, Paramount+ is the official platform the day after the event