You can stream the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) live on MTV and its sister channels like MTV2, BET, VH1, Comedy Central, and more. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the VMAs live online through live TV streaming services that carry MTV, such as Philo, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Many of these services offer free trials that you can use to watch the event for free
. Additionally, the VMAs will be available on-demand the day after the live broadcast on Paramount+. You can also watch the VMAs live or on-demand via the MTV website or the MTV Pluto TV channel in the U.S., which offers a free live stream (though it includes ads). If you are outside the U.S., you may need to use a VPN to access these U.S.-based streaming options
. In summary, the main streaming options for the 2023 VMAs are:
- Live on MTV and sister channels (cable or streaming services with MTV)
- Live online via streaming services like Philo, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV
- On-demand the day after on Paramount+
- Free live stream on MTV website or Pluto TV (U.S. only, VPN may be needed if abroad)
This gives you multiple ways to watch the 2023 VMAs depending on your location and subscription status