You can watch the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) live on MTV and CBS, with the 2025 VMAs airing from New York's UBS Arena on September 11 at 8 PM Eastern Time
. Additionally, the VMAs are simulcast on several Paramount-owned networks including MTV2, VH1, BET, and others
. For streaming options without cable, you can watch the VMAs live on platforms like Hulu + Live TV, Philo, DirecTV Stream, and fuboTV, which offer access to MTV
. The ceremony is also available to stream on Paramount+ the day after the live broadcast, on demand
. If you are outside the US, you may need a VPN to access MTV or streaming services like Hulu that carry the VMAs, as these are region-locked to the US
. In summary, you can watch the VMAs:
- Live on MTV and CBS on September 11 at 8 PM ET
- On Paramount-owned cable networks simultaneously
- Via streaming services with MTV access (Hulu + Live TV, Philo, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV)
- On-demand the next day on Paramount+
- Using a VPN if outside the US to access these services
