How to watch MTV VMAs 2025: live stream Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone, Doja Cat, Lady Gaga and more – watch again

The MTV VMAs live from the glitzy UBS Arena. New York will see LL Cool J return to host, welcoming the likes of Jelly Roll, Doja Cat, Post Malone and Lady Gaga to the stage while handing out some of the most sought after awards in the biz.

Here’s how to watch the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 from anywhere with a VPN.

Pop icon Lady Gaga leads the nominations this year with a whopping twelve nods including big categories such as Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the Year and Best Album. Meanwhile, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar both boast ten nominations.

But all three face stiff competition from some of the biggest names in the industry with Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, The Weekend, Taylor Swift, Charlie XCX and Ariana Grande all up for awards in the major categories, including the new Best Pop Artist award. Meanwhile, a trio of icon awards will be dished out, with Busta Rhymes set to receive the Rock the Bells Visionary Award, while Ricky Martin will be honoured with the Latin Icon Award. Music industry queen Mariah Carey, meanwhile, will be this year's recipient of the Video Vanguard Award.

Also set to perform are Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren, Ricky Martin, Tate McRae and more, with Carey set to deliver what is sure to be an iconic performance.

The VMAs are always a musical spectacle with 2025 set to be no different, so read on to find out how to watch MTV Video Music Awards 2025 online and from anywhere around the world.

How to watch MTV Video Music Awards 2025 online in the U.S.

The 2025 VMAs will air on CBS and MTV on Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m ET / 5 p.m. PT.

CBS can be accessed via a cable replacement service such as Fubo. Plans start from $84.99 per month after a FREE trial, but you can get $20 off your first month.

Paramount Plus with Showtime subscribers ($12.99 per month) can also stream the show live and on-demand, while the show will drop the day after broadcast for those on the Essential tier ($7.99 per month).

Pre-show coverage will go out from 7 p.m. ET across Paramount networks, including MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon and more.

Away from home? You can catch the show on your usual streamer via a VPN. We recommend NordVPN – more details below.

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Just because CBS and Paramount Plus aren't available everywhere doesn't mean you have to miss the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 if you find yourself in a country where the show isn't on.

With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you go. We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds.

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Watch the 2025 MTV VMAs around the world

Can I watch MTV VMAs 2025 online in Canada?

While last years ceremony went out for free on CTV, it doesn't look like any broadcaster has picked up the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. We'll be sure to let you know if this changes.

American north of the border? You can access your usual Paramount Plus stream from anywhere thanks to NordVPN.

Where to watch VMAs 2025 in the U.K.

There's no option to live stream the MTV VMAs 2025 for U.K. music fans, however, the show will air in full, including the pre-show coverage, the following day — Monday, September 8 — from 8 p.m. BST on MTV.

MTV is available on a variety of platforms, but we'd recommend Sky TV or its on-demand service, Now.

Anybody currently abroad in the U.K. from the U.S. and looking to stream live can use one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN, to unblock their usual streaming service.

Where to watch VMAs 2025 in Australia

It's a similar story Down Under, with the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards not set to stream live. The good news for Aussies however, is that the show is set to air for free less than 24 hours later, going out on 10 Comedy on Monday, September 8 at 8:30 p.m..

You'll also be able to stream the show for free via 10 Network's streaming platform, 10Play.

U.S. viewers in Oz looking to stream live could make use of a VPN service, such as NordVPN, to unblock their usual streamer.

MTV Video Music Awards 2025 nominees

Artist of the Year

• Bad Bunny
• Beyoncé
• Kendrick Lamar
• Lady Gaga
• Taylor Swift
• Morgan Wallen
• The Weeknd

Video of the Year

• Ariana Grande – "Brighter Days Ahead"
• Billie Eilish – "Birds of a Feather"
• Kendrick Lamar – "Not Like Us"
• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – "Die with a Smile"
• Rosé and Bruno Mars – "Apt."
• Sabrina Carpenter – "Manchild"
• The Weeknd and Playboi Carti – "Timeless"

Song of the Year

• Alex Warren – "Ordinary"
• Billie Eilish – "Birds of a Feather"
• Gracie Abrams – "I Love You, I'm Sorry"
• Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – "Die with a Smile"
• Rosé and Bruno Mars – "Apt."
• Tate McRae – "Sports Car"

Best New Artist

• Alex Warren
• Ella Langley
• Gigi Perez
• Lola Young
• Sombr
• The Marías

Best Pop Artist

• Ariana Grande
• Charli XCX
• Justin Bieber
• Lorde
• Miley Cyrus
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Tate McRae

Best Album

• Bad Bunny – "Debí Tirar Más Fotos"
• Kendrick Lamar – "GNX"
• Lady Gaga – "Mayhem"
• Morgan Wallen – "I'm the Problem"
• Sabrina Carpenter – "Short n' Sweet"
• The Weeknd – "Hurry Up Tomorrow"

What you need to know about MTV Video Music Awards 2025

Who is performing at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025

Confirmed to be performing at this year's ceremony are:

• Katseye (pre-show)
• Alex Warren
• Busta Rhymes
• Conan Gray
• Doja Cat
• J Balvin, DJ Snake, Justin Quiles & Lenny Tavárez
• Jelly Roll
• Lady Gaga
• Mariah Carey
• Post Malone
• Ricky Martin
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Sombr
• Tate McRae

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