Streaming the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Without Traditional Television Services
The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are currently underway, with a star-studded lineup of performers and nominees gracing the event.
L.L. Cool J hosts the evening, guiding viewers through an exciting night of music, performances, and awards. The coveted Video of the Year award has seven nominees, including Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, and Billie Eilish.
But where can you watch the VMAs? The event will not be available on regular Paramount Plus. However, cord-cutters can catch the show on platforms like YouTube TV, DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, or Fubo, which offer the MTV channel's simulcast. Streaming can also be done on Paramount Plus Premium and CBS.
If you're interested in voting for your favourite artists, you can do so for categories like Best Collaboration, Best New Artist, Best Choreography, Video of the Year, and social categories. Voting is open until 6 p.m. ET on Friday at vote.mtv.com.
For those who want to catch the show live but don't have cable or a satellite provider, information on how to do so is not provided in the paragraph.
The 2025 VMAs also see the return of Mariah Carey, who is not only nominated for Best R&B for her single Type Dangerous but is also the honoree for the Video Vanguard Award. Other nominees include Lady Gaga (with 12 nominations), Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars (collaborating with Lady Gaga and ROSÉ), Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd with Playboi Carti, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, and many more.
The event also features performances and presentations by artists such as Alex Warren, Doechii, Leon Thomas, Blake Shelton, Brent Faiyaz, and KATSEYE. Brittany Snow, Ciara, Busta Rhymes, Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, and KPop Demon Hunters' stars Audrey Nuna, EJAE, and Rei Ami are also part of the lineup.
For those who want to watch the VMAs, Paramount Plus Premium is offering a deal that cuts the annual price in half. Each subscription plan comes with a seven-day free trial. The VMAs will be streamed on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Don't miss out on the excitement!
