The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are set for this weekend! Every year, music fans look forward to which of their favorite artists will take home a Moon Person trophy, and for the 2025 VMAs, some of the most famous artists are nominated for awards. From Lady Gaga to Bad Bunny, the nominees go on and on, but viewers need to know how to watch the show. After all, we’re in this era of streaming, so is there a way to live stream the VMAs?
Below, find out all your viewing options for this year’s VMAs.
Anyone can watch the 2025 VMAs on CBS and MTV. Both are part of the Paramount network, and as long as you have cable, these Paramount channels should be available.
This is the first time that the VMAs will air live on the CBS channel.
Yes, this year’s VMAs will be available to stream live on Paramount+.
The 2025 VMAs begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT at New York’s UBS Arena. But fans can also watch the pre-show at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Hosted by Nessa + Kevan Kenney, the special will be one hour and will also air live on the Paramount channels, MTV and BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1.
