How to Watch the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards: Cable, Streaming, and Free Options

CBS or MTV, like DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and YouTube TV.

For the first time ever, the 2025 MTV VMAs will also stream live on Paramount+. Premium subscribers can catch the ceremony live, while Essential subscribers will have to wait until the following day to tune in.

If you’re looking to watch the 2025 MTV VMAs for free, there are a few options available. Firstly, you can sign up for a seven-day free trial of Paramount+ Premium to enjoy the show without any cost. After the trial period, Paramount+ Premium costs $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year.

Another way to watch the awards for free is by signing up for a free trial of a live TV streaming service, many of which carry MTV and CBS. For instance, DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial, Hulu + Live TV provides a three-day free trial, and Fubo is currently offering a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.

Don’t forget to tune in to the VMAs pre-show and red carpet coverage at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on MTV, an hour before the main ceremony starts. Nessa and Kevan Kenney will be hosting the red carpet, while KATSEYE will perform their new singles “Gnarly” and “Gabriela.” It’s going to be a night filled with incredible performances, well-deserved honors, and unforgettable moments from music’s biggest night.