One of the biggest award shows of the year is back to hand out more Moon Men — the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will be coming to screens Sunday.
The MTV VMAs have been the source of some of music and pop culture's most iconic moments throughout the years, from Madonna and Britney Spears' onstage kiss to Beyoncé's pregnancy announcement and Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift.
What could possibly happen this year? With performances slated from Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Lady Gaga, Post Malone and more, fans will surely be in for a wild ride. MTV will also be awarding legend Mariah Carey with the 2025 Video Vanguard Award.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual awards show.
Where to watch MTV Video Music Awards: TV channel, live stream, etc.
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast nationally on CBS. Cord-cutters or fans without cable can also stream the action live on Fubo or Paramount+.
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MTV Video Music Awards start time
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 7
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will get started at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 7. The awards show is being held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
MTV Video Music Awards host 2025
- Host: LL Cool J
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will be hosted by rapper, actor, author, and entrepreneur LL Cool J.
MTV Video Music Awards nominations 2025
Here are the nominations for a few notable categories at this year's VMAs.
Video of the Year
- "Brighter Days Ahead" - Ariana Grande
- "Birds of a Feather" - Billie Eilish
- "Not Like Us" - Kendrick Lamar
- "Die With a Smile" - Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
- "APT." - Rose & Bruno Mars
- "Manchild" - Sabrina Carpenter
- "Timeless" - The Weeknd, Playboi Carti
Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- Beyonce
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lady Gaga
- Morgan Wallen
- Taylor Swift
- The Weeknd
Song of the Year
- "Ordinary" - Alex Warren
- "Birds of a Feather" - Billie Eilish
- "I Love You, I'm Sorry" - Gracie Abrams
- "Die With a Smile" - Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
- "APT." - Rose & Bruno Mars
- "Sports Car" - Tate McRae
Best New Artist
- Alex Warren
- Ella Langley
- Gigi Perez
- Lola Young
- Sombr
- The Marias
Best Pop Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Charli XCX
- Justin Bieber
- Lorde
- Miley Cyrus
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae