You can watch the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) live on MTV. The 2024 VMAs air live on September 11 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from New York's UBS Arena, and the 2025 VMAs will also air live on September 7 at 8 p.m. ET on MTV and CBS

. Ways to watch the VMAs:

• Live TV broadcast: MTV, CBS (for 2025), and simulcast on sister networks like MTV2, BET, VH1, and Univision for 2024

• Streaming live without cable: Use live TV streaming services that carry MTV such as Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Philo, and Sling. Hulu + Live TV offers a free 3-day trial which you can use to watch the VMAs live for free

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

• Outside the US: Since MTV is US-restricted, you can use a VPN to connect to a US server and stream the VMAs live on MTV or Hulu + Live TV from anywhere in the world

Additionally, the VMAs pre-show airs live before the main event on MTV and some sister networks

. In summary, the primary place to watch the VMAs live is on MTV and CBS (2025), with many streaming options available including live TV streaming services and Paramount+ for on-demand viewing