How To Watch The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
Sabrina Carpenter is up for multiple awards, while Madonna's comeback is dominating the conversation at this year's VMAs. Here's how you can tune in.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, set to take place on September 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, will air on MTV, CBS, and Paramount+ starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time and 4:30 p.m. Pacific time. Madonna holds the record for the most nominations this year, with 11, followed closely by Taylor Swift with nine. Other notable nominees include Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Zara Larsson, and PinkPantheress, all with five nominations each.
The event's host, Snoop Dogg, brings a wealth of experience to the stage, having won three VMAs and been nominated for 13 over the years. Madonna, returning to the VMAs after a 23-year absence, is set to open the show, while other performances include K-pop star Lisa, Raye, TikTok sensation Sienna Spiro, Shaboozey, Gener8ion, Gunna, Yung Lean, Kacey Musgraves, and tributes to Dolly Parton and George Michael.
Viewers can catch the live broadcast on CBS, MTV, or streaming services like Paramount+, available on a subscription basis.
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