The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are days away, and you don't want to miss one of the biggest nights in entertainment. Hosted by LL Cool J, the awards are taking place at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, and this year is gearing up to have epic performances, history-making moments, and, of course, a fashionable red carpet. Leading the pack with nominations is Lady Gaga with 12, followed closely by Bruno Mars with 11. Other multi-nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and all four BLACKPINK members.
Here’s everything you need to know about when, where, and how to watch the VMAs, performers, special awards, and more.
When are the 2025 VMAs?
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
How to watch the 2025 VMAs
The show will be simulcast on CBS and MTV. You can stream the show live with a Paramount+ Premium subscription, which includes access to your local CBS channel.
Live Streaming:
- Paramount+ Premium ($60/year during fall sale)
- On-Demand: Paramount+ Essential (available the day after)
- Free Trial: Paramount+ still offers a trial, so new subscribers could watch the VMAs for free this week.
The red carpet – pre-show
Leading up to the main show, the red carpet pre-show kicks off at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on MTV and multiple other networks (BET, Comedy Central, CMT, Nickelodeon, VH1, and more). And of course, stay tuned to HOLA!'s social media for the biggest fashion moments of the night.
Who’s performing at the 2025 VMAs?
- Lady Gaga
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Doja Cat
- J Balvin featuring DJ Snake, Justin Quiles, and Lenny Tavárez
- sombr
- Post Malone
- Tate McRae
- Conan Gray
- Jelly Roll
- Alex Warren
- Bailey Zimmerman feat. The Kid LAROI
- Lola Young
- Megan Moroney
Special performances and honors
- Mariah Carey is receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, performing a medley of her hits in her first VMA appearance in 20 years.
- Ricky Martin will be honored with the inaugural Latin Icon Award, celebrating his impact since “Livin’ La Vida Loca” made him a VMA legend in 1999.
- Busta Rhymes is receiving the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
Presenters
- Ashlee Simpson Ross
- Brittany Snow
- Ciara
- Drew Barrymore
- KPop Demon Hunter’s EJAE, REI AMI + Audrey Nuna (HUNTR/X)
- Ice Spice
- Jessica Simpson
- Latto
- Livvy Dunne
- Malin Ackerman
- Meg Stalter
- Nikki Glaser
- Paris Hilton
Top Latino nominees
- Bruno Mars (Puerto Rican roots): 11 nominations, including Video of the Year and Song of the Year
- Bad Bunny (Puerto Rico): 4 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Best Album
- J Balvin (Colombia): Best Latin for “Rio”
- Karol G (Colombia): Best Latin for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Peso Pluma (Mexico): Best Latin for “LA PATRULLA”
- Rauw Alejandro (Puerto Rico) & Romeo Santos (Dominican-American): Best Latin for “Khé?”
- Shakira (Colombia): Best Latin for “Soltera"
- Selena Gomez (Mexican-American): Best Collaboration and Video for Good
- Gigi Perez (Dominican roots): Best New Artist and Best Alternative
- The Marías (Puerto Rican frontwoman María Zardoya): Best New Artist and Best Alternative.
- Mariah Carey (Venezuelan roots): Best R&B