The MTV Video Music Awards are one of the biggest nights in music, and the 2025 show is right around the corner. This year’s performers include Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Mariah Carey, Alex Warren, and more, all set to deliver must-see moments on stage. Gaga also leads the nominations with 12, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10.
MTV hyped her return on Instagram, writing, “There will be magic in the air at the 2025 #VMAs because @LADYGAGA IS PERFORMING! ”
If you’re planning to tune in, here’s everything you need to know about what channel the VMAs are on this year and how you can stream the show live below.
VMAs 2025 Date: When Is the Show?
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT. The ceremony will be held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
Before the main show begins, the red carpet action kicks off with a star-studded pre-show at 7 p.m. ET. Hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, the pre-show will feature a live performance from musical duo KATSEYE, who are set to perform “Gnarly” and “Gabriela” from their Beautiful Chaos EP.
What Channel Are the 2025 VMAs On?
This year, the VMAs will be broadcast on CBS for the first time ever, in addition to a simulcast on MTV.
Can You Live Stream the 2025 VMAs?
You can stream the VMAs live on Paramount+, and many streaming services that offer MTV also include the live show—like Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and Philo.
2025 VMAs Nominees
Video of the Year
- Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead” – Republic Records
- Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Darkroom/Interscope Records
- Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang/Interscope Records
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” – Interscope Records
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” – Island
- The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless” – XO/Republic Records
Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment
- Beyoncé – Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records
- Kendrick Lamar – pgLang/Interscope Records
- Lady Gaga – Interscope Records
- Morgan Wallen – Big Loud Records/Mercury Records
- Taylor Swift – Republic Records
- The Weeknd – XO/Republic Records
Song of the Year
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary” – Atlantic Records
- Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Darkroom/Interscope Records
- Doechii – “Anxiety” – Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records
- Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire” – Gingerbread Man Records/Atlantic Records
- Gracie Abrams – “I Love You, I’m Sorry” – Interscope Records
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” – Interscope Records
- Lorde – “What Was That” – Republic Records
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records
- Tate McRae – “Sports Car” – RCA Records
- The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless” – XO/Republic Records
Best New Artist
- Alex Warren – Atlantic Records
- Ella Langley – SAWGOD/Columbia Records
- Gigi Perez – Island
- Lola Young – Island
- sombr – SMB Music/Warner Records
- The Marías – Nice Life/Atlantic Records
Best Pop Artist
- Ariana Grande – Republic Records
- Charli xcx – Atlantic Records
- Justin Bieber – Def Jam Recordings
- Lorde – Republic Records
- Miley Cyrus – Columbia Records
- Sabrina Carpenter – Island
- MTV Push Performance of the Year
- Aug 2024 – Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – American Dogwood / EMPIRE
- Sept 2024 – Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song” – Mavin Records / Republic Records
- Oct 2024 – Mark Ambor- “Belong Together” – Hundred Days Records / Virgin Music
- Nov 2024 – Lay Bankz – “Graveyard” – Artist Partner Group Inc.
- Dec 2024 – Dasha – “Bye Bye Bye” – Warner Records
- Jan 2025 – KATSEYE – “Touch” – HYBE / Geffen Records
- Feb 2025 – Jordan Adetunji – “KEHLANI” – 300 Entertainment
- Mar 2025 – Leon Thomas – “YES IT IS” – EZMNY Records / Motown Records
- Apr 2025 – Livingston – “Shadow” – Republic Records
- May 2025 – Damiano David – “Next Summer” – Sony Italy / Arista Records
- June 2025 – Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song” – Island
- July 2025 – ROLE MODEL – “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” – Interscope Records
Best Collaboration
- Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs – “Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)” – Atlantic Records / Warner Music Nashville
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther” – pgLang / Interscope Records
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile” – Interscope Records
- Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton – “Pour Me A Drink” – Mercury Records
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” – Atlantic Records
- Selena Gomez, benny blanco – “Sunset Blvd” – SMG Music / Friends Keep Secrets / Interscope Records
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther” – pgLang / Interscope Records
Best Pop
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary” – Atlantic Records
- Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead” – Republic Record
- Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire” – Gingerbread Man Records / Atlantic Records
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars -“Die With A Smile”-InterscopeRecords
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars -“APT.”-AtlanticRecords
- Sabrina Carpenter-“Manchild”-Island
- Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead” – Republic Record
