2025's MTV Video Music Awards: Television and Online Streaming Locations, Start Time, and Free Streaming Details
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are set to be a spectacular event, with live broadcasts on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. For the first time, the show will air on CBS, providing a wider audience with the opportunity to tune in.
The event will take place at New York's UBS Arena, and viewers in the US can watch it live, while those in Europe can access the CBS stream by setting their VPN to a US server due to regional restrictions.
Ricky Martin will receive the inaugural Latin Icon Award, while Busta Rhymes takes home the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award. Ozzy Osbourne will be honoured with a powerhouse tribute.
Mariah Carey, who leads the nominations with 12, will accept the Vanguard Award and perform a medley of her greatest hits. Other all-star performers include Lady Gaga, Tate McRae, Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, and Post Malone.
For those interested in watching the VMAs, there are several options available. Annual plans for Paramount+ Premium start at $29.99 for the first year, and new subscribers can sample it with a seven-day free trial. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can watch the VMAs live, while Essential subscribers can stream it the next day.
Paramount+ Premium can also be added to a Prime Video or Hulu account for an additional $12.99/month. The VMAs can also be streamed on Philo, DIRECTV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.
The VMAs officially begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+, with the pre-show starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on various channels.
So, get ready to tune in and witness a night of unforgettable performances and memorable moments at the 2025 MTV VMAs!
