Why you can trust usWe independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about how we vet products and deals. Sabrina Carpenter will perform again at the VMAs this year. (Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)It's almost time for the 2025 MTV VMAs! The fan-voted Video Music Awards, known for flashy performances and headline-grabbing red carpet appearances, are Sunday, Sept. 7, and they'll air on both CBS and MTV. Lady Gaga leads the 2025 VMA nominees with 12 nominations, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Album. Her "Die With a Smile" collaborator, Bruno Mars, is close behind with 11 nods. Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Charli xcx and all four BLACKPINK members - Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé - also boast multiple nominations.
This year's MTV Video Music Awards will feature performances from Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Tate McRae, Conan Gray, Jelly Roll and more. Mariah Carey will receive this year's Video Vanguard Award, and Ricky Martin will receive the first-ever Latin Icon Award. Both will give special performances. LL Cool J will host the show.
Are you ready to watch? Here's everything you need to know about tuning into the 2025 VMAs.
How to watch the 2025 VMAs:Stream the 2025 VMAsParamount+ Premium$60/year at Paramount+Date: Sunday, Sept. 7AdvertisementAdvertisementTime: 8 p.m. ETLocation: UBS Arena, Elmont, New YorkTV channel: CBS, MTVStreaming: Paramount+ PremiumWhen are the 2025 VMAs?The 2025 VMAs are this Sunday, Sept. 7.MTV VMAs start time:The VMAs will start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.MTV VMAs TV channel:The 2025 MTV VMAs will air on CBS and will be simulcast on MTV.
To celebrate the VMAs, several MTV channels (MTV2, MTV Live, MTV Classic and Pluto channel MTV Biggest Pop) will be airing current and classic music videos 24/7 in the week leading up to the awards. So if you're feeling nostalgic, tune into MTV's suite of channels.MTV VMAs streaming:You can stream the 2025 VMAs live on Paramount+ with a Paramount+ Premium subscription, which includes livestream access to your local CBS channel. If you're a Paramount+ Essential subscriber, you'll be able to stream the awards show on demand the day after it airs, but you won't be able to watch live.
AdvertisementAdvertisementParamount+ is having a fall sale, so you can grab a Paramount+ Premium annual subscription for 50% off ahead of the MTV VMAs.
When is the VMAs red carpet?Leading up to the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, there will be a pre-show with red carpet coverage on MTV (and BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1) at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
How to watch the 2025 MTV VMAs live without cable: Stream the 2025 VMAsParamount+ PremiumParamount+ Premium offers subscribers access to live CBS, plus tons of sports, including loads of weekly NFL games all season long, and great shows like Survivor, The Challenge and more. Unlike a lot of other streaming services these days, Paramount+ still offers a free trial - so new subscribers could sign up to watch the VMAs and all the other great programming on the platform for this week. But if you're ready to commit, now through Sept. 18, during the Paramount+ fall sale, Paramount+ Premium annual plans are just $60 for your first year. $60/year at Paramount+Watch the VMAs on CBS and MTVDirecTV Try free at DirecTVWatch the VMAs on CBS and MTVFubo Sports Try free at FuboWho is hosting the 2025 MTV VMAs?LL Cool J will host the 2025 MTV VMAs. (Erika Goldring/Getty Images)LL Cool J will host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.2025 MTV VMAs performers list:Sabrina Carpenter, who performed at last year's awards, will take the stage again this year, alongside Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Tate McRae, Conan Gray, Jelly Roll, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin with DJ Snake, Alex Warren and Sombr.
AdvertisementAdvertisementMariah Carey will also perform in honor of her receiving this year's Video Vanguard Award. Ricky Martin will perform and receive the first-ever Latin Icon Award.2025 VMAs presenters:Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Ciara, Drew Barrymore, KPop Demon Hunter's EJAE, REI AMI + Audrey Nuna (Huntr/x), Ice Spice, Jessica Simpson, Latto, Livvy Dunne, Malin Akerman, Megan Stalter, Nikki Glaser and Paris Hilton are all slated to present at the 2025 VMAs.2025 MTV VMA nominees:Video of the YearAriana Grande, "Brighter Days Ahead"Billie Eilish, "Birds of a Feather"Kendrick Lamar, "Not Like Us"Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, "Die With A Smile"ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, "APT."AdvertisementAdvertisementSabrina Carpenter, "Manchild"The Weeknd and Playboi Carti, "Timeless"Artist of the YearBad BunnyBeyoncéKendrick LamarLady GagaMorgan WallenTaylor SwiftThe WeekndSong of the YearAlex Warren, "Ordinary"Billie Eilish, "Birds of a Feather"Doechii, "Anxiety"Ed Sheeran, "Sapphire"Gracie Abrams, "I Love You, I'm Sorry"Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars