So many of your faves are performing at this year’s VMAs, the lineup is stacked. The special performers headlining the VMAs Pre-Show are none other than KATSEYE, who are first-time nominees at this VMAs 2025. Performing on the VMAs Extended Play stage will be Bailey Zimmerman and The Kid LAROI, Lola Young, and Megan Moroney.
During the main event, stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Conan Gray, sombr, Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, and Ricky Martin will take over the VMAs stage.
How can I watch the 2025 VMAs?
Watch on CBS or MTV
The three-hour long VMAs 2025 ceremony will be broadcast live for the first time ever on CBS and simulcast on MTV on Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. (You can find your local CBS station here.)
Stream Online Through a Cable Provider
Using your cable provider login information, you can also stream the VMAs 2025 through the CBS website or the MTV website and MTV app.
Stream on Paramount+ with Live TV
The official streaming partner for the VMAs 2025 is Paramount+. Subscribers of Paramount+ with Live TV will be able to tune in night of, catching all of the action from the Pre-Show to the last award of the night.
Watch Via Other Subscription Services
Another option is to stream the VMAs 2025 through one of the various streaming platforms available — the choice is yours! Aside from Paramount+, you can stream CBS or MTV live via Hulu+ Live TV, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. (Life hack: most of these services, like Hulu+ and YouTube TV, offer weeklong free trials.)
Watch the Red Carpet & Pre-Show
The VMAs 2025 official red carpet and live Pre-Show will air one hour before the main show, from 7 – 8 p.m. ET / 4 – 5 p.m. PT, on both CBS and MTV, too; Nessa + Kevan Kenney are set to return as hosts of this year’s Pre-Show.
The MTV VMAs 2025 will commence on Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET.
