You can watch the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) live on MTV and CBS. The event will air live from New York's UBS Arena on September 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, and it will also be simulcast on CBS

. Additionally, the VMAs pre-show starts at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT on MTV and some sister networks like MTV2, CMT, and Logo

. If you prefer streaming online, you can watch the VMAs live on several streaming services that carry MTV, including DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, and Sling TV. Many of these platforms offer free trials that you can use to watch the show without cable

. The VMAs will also be available to watch on-demand the day after the live broadcast on Paramount+ with a free trial option available

. In summary, here are your main options to watch the VMAs live:

• On TV: MTV and CBS (live on September 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT)
• Online streaming: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, Sling TV (with free trials available)
• On-demand: Paramount+ (available the day after the live event)

The red carpet pre-show and performances can also be streamed live on MTV's official YouTube channel