The MTV VMAs always manages to bring out the stars and this year's awards at the UBS Arena in New York are no different, with pop royalty like Mariah Carey, Sabrina Carpenter and Ricky Martin all on the bill. Here's our guide to where to watch the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 online from anywhere with a VPN and for FREE in some countries.
Date and time: Sunday, Sep. 7 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT |
FREE live stream: 10 (Australia) |
US TV channel: CBS and MTV / Paramount Plus |
In terms of the awards themselves, Lady Gaga (another performer on the night) is rolling things back like it's 2010, as she leads the overall nominations with 12 including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Album. Die With a Smile collaborator Bruno Mars is next in line on 11, with Kendrick Lamar (10), Sabrina Carpenter (9) and Rosé (8) not far behind.
With the VMAs a fixture on the awards calendar for more than 40 years, LL Cool J is set to host alone for the first time. He'll be joined on stage by a parade of famous presenters, with Drew Barrymore, Ice Spice and Paris Hilton all confirmed. Plus, there will be an appearance from the singers behind this year's breakout act Huntr/x, flushed with the success of Netflix record breaker KPop Demon Hunters.
Read on as we explain how to watch the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 from anywhere in the world, with and without cable, and for FREE!
You can indeed watch MTV Video Music Awards 2025 online for free!
For starters, viewers in Australia will be able to watch through the free-to-stream 10 website and app. It won't go out there live, however – it should start streaming from 8.30pm AEST on Monday, September 8 at 8.30pm AEST (that's 6.30am ET / 11.30am BST).
To watch live for free, you can take advantage of Paramount Plus's free trial in all countries where the platform is available.
If you’re out of the country when the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are on, then you can always download a VPN to overcome any regional restrictions (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course) and access your usual streaming services. You may be surprised how simple it is to do.
Use a VPN to watch MTV Video Music Awards 2025 from anywhere with one of the best VPNs:
The MTV Video Music Awards 2025 air on CBS and simulcast on MTV at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Sunday, August 7 in the US.
The ceremony will also be streamed via Paramount Plus. You'll need a Premium plan costing $12.99 a month to stream live, with Essential subscribers ($7.99 a month) able to watch from the next day. Whichever you choose, new users can take advantage of a 7-day free trial, and there's currently an offer on annual plans costing $60 and $30 respectively.
Cord cutters can also access through an OTT service such as Sling TV (you'll need Sling Blue + Entertainment Extra for $56.99 for MTV). Fubo is a more comprehensive cable replacement, carrying 100+ channels including CBS and MTV with prices starting from $84.99 a month after a FREE 7-day trial
If you subscribe to any of those services but are overseas and blocked from watching, a VPN can help you to access your usual subscriptions from anywhere. We recommend NordVPN.
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards airs on MTV in Canada at the same time as south of the border – that's 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Sunday, September 7.
The event will also be available to stream on Paramount Plus, with plans from CA$6.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial.
Outside Canada? If you want to watch MTV Video Music Awards 2025 on Paramount Plus whilst traveling abroad you'll need to download NordVPN, as detailed above.
MTV will televise MTV Video Music Awards 2025 in the UK, though not until the day after the ceremony takes place. It will air on Monday, September 8 from 8pm BST.
We expect it to be available to stream on Paramount Plus , too. Plans start from £4.99 a month after a 7-day FREE trial.
Anybody currently visiting the UK can use NordVPN to access their usual streaming services from abroad.
On Australian TV, you can watch MTV VMAs 2025 on Monday, September 8, going out on 10Comedy at 8.30pm AEST or on 10 at 10.25pm.
That means you'll also be able to watch on the network's free 10 streaming service. Simply register for a free account using your email address.
Paramount Plus will also host a live and on demand stream, with a 7-day FREE trial and then from $6.99 per month.
Anybody currently away from Australia can use a VPN to access their usual streaming service from anywhere. We recommend NordVPN.
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
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
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Morgan Wallen
The Weeknd
Alex Warren
Ella Langley
Gigi Perez
Lola Young
Sombr
The Marías
Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs – Backup Plan
Kendrick Lamar and SZA – Luther
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die with a Smile
Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton – Pour Me a Drink
Rosé and Bruno Mars – Apt.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco – Sunset Blvd
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
Addison Rae – Headphones On
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Benson Boone – Mystical Magical
BigXthaPlug featuring Bailey Zimmerman – All the Way
Chappell Roan – The Subway
Demi Lovato – Fast
Doja Cat – Jealous Type
Huntr/x: Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami – Golden
Jessie Murph – Blue Strips
Justin Bieber – Daisies
Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng and Shenseea – Shake It to the Max (Fly) (remix)
Morgan Wallen featuring Tate McRae – What I Want
Ravyn Lenae featuring Rex Orange County – Love Me Not
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Sombr – 12 to 12
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching
Aespa
All Time Low
Backstreet Boys
Blackpink
Coldplay
Evanescence
Fuerza Regida
Grupo Frontera
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Katseye
My Chemical Romance
Seventeen
Stray Kids
The Marías
Twenty One Pilots
To see a full list of the 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominees, head to the official website.
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