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The MTV Video Music Awards are finally here — wondering how to watch the VMAs 2024? Keep scrolling to find out where to watch the show, what time the red carpet and ceremony begin, and more details on what's expected to be an unforgettable evening.
The 2024 MTV VMAs will be held at New York's UBS Arena on Wednesday, September 11, after being moved due to the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, which took place on September 10. The awards, which celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, will be broadcast live around the globe with tons of different ways to tune in; plus, voting for social categories and the Best New Artist bucket will remain active well into the show's broadcast. (Visit vote.mtv.com to cast your vote for your favorite artists!)
The nominees for the 2024 VMAs were first announced in mid-August, with none other than Taylor Swift leading the pack with a total of 12 nods. Record after record could be broken tonight by Swift, as well as a few other music icons, so make sure you're sat when the show begins — after all, aren't the VMAs pop culture's biggest night? Below, find out everything you need to know about the ceremony, including how to watch the VMAs 2024 live, via streaming or cable TV.
Who is hosting and presenting at the 2024 VMAs?
The 2024 VMAs will be hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, who is also set to take the stage as a performer. The star-studded list of presenters at this year's VMAs include Halle Bailey, Paris Hilton, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, July 2024 Teen Vogue cover star Jordan Chiles, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Big Sean, Addison Rae, Alessandra Ambrosio, Cyndi Lauper, Sasha Colby, Busta Rhymes, Carson Daly, Damiano David of Måneskin, Miranda Lambert, Flavor Flav, Tinashe, French Montana, DANNA, Lil Nas X, Naomi Scott, Suki Waterhouse, and Thalía.
How can I watch the 2024 VMAs?
The MTV VMAs will not have an official streaming platform this year, and will not be available to stream on MTV.com or Paramount+. However, the 2024 VMAs will be available to watch next-day on-demand, on Paramount+ on September 12.
The 2024 VMAs will be broadcast live on MTV and all Paramount channels — including BET, BET Her, CMT, CC, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and VH1 — on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. MTV has also partnered with TelevisaUnivision to host a live simulcast on Univision.
Using your cable provider login information, you will also be able to stream the 2024 VMAs on any of the previously named channels: BET, BET Her, CMT, CC, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and VH1.
You'll also be able to stream the 2024 VMAs by tuning into any of the aforementioned channels via a multitude of streaming platforms: Hulu+ (which offers a free, one-week trial), fuboTV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. (Life hack: most of these services, like fuboTV and YouTube TV, offer weeklong free trials, too.)
The 90-minute VMAs Pre-Show special will air live from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on the MTV, MTV2, CMT, and Logo channels, as well as on YouTube. The 2024 Pre-Show will be hosted by Nessa, Dometi Pongo, and Kevan Kenney, and feature a special performance by LE SSERAFIM. MTV will also be streaming live backstage for a behind-the-scenes look at the show — check it out here.
The MTV VMAs 2024 will commence on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m. ET.
