MTV VMAs 2025 (Video Music Awards) Date, Hosts, Nominees, Stearming and Winners

On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, will host one of the greatest music shows, which is none other than the MTV VMAs 2025 ceremony. And for the first time, the ceremony will be broadcast on CBS, in addition to its traditional home on MTV. Rapper and actor LL Cool J is set to be the host of this event. The show promises a night of high-energy performances from a star-studded lineup that includes artists like Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, and Jelly Roll, among others. Mariah Carey is also mentioned to receive the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, along with Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin being honored as well.

This year’s nominations are led by Lady Gaga, who secured 12 nods, followed closely by Bruno Mars with 11. Kendrick Lamar and Rosé both are also listed among the top nominees. Several key categories are at the forefront, including Video of the Year, which features a competitive field with hit songs from Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish. The 2025 VMAs have also introduced two new categories, Best Pop Artist and Best Country, reflecting the evolving landscape of popular music and the diverse range of artists being celebrated.

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MTV VMAs 2025 Preview

Date and Venue:

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Venue: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
Broadcast: Live on CBS, simulcast on MTV, and streamed on Paramount+

MTV VMAs 2025 Hosts

Main Show Host : LL Cool J returns! As he’s the solo host for the 2025 VMAs—Previously, LL Cool J co‑hosted the 2022 ceremony with none other than Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow. Now this is his first time emceeing solo. A hip‑hop legend, LL Cool J has longstanding ties to the VMAs: he earned his first Moon Person in 1991 and scooped the Video Vanguard Award in 1997. He’s also a nominee this year, thanks to his track “Murdergram Deaux,” up for Best Hip‑Hop Video.

Pre‑Show Hosts : The pre-show, airing at 7 p.m. ET across multiple MTV-affiliated networks, is hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney. They’ll kick things off with coverage of the red carpet, leading into a performance by KATSEYE.

Current Nominations for MTV VMAs 2025

The current nominations for the 2025 MTV VMAs 2025 are among these key categories:

Major Fan-Voted Categories

Video of the Year

Ariana Grande – brighter days ahead
Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars dropped “Die with a Smile”
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless

Artist of the Year

Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd

Song of the Year

Alex Warren – Ordinary
Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Doechii – Anxiety
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Gracie Abrams – I Love You, I’m Sorry
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars dropped “Die with a Smile”
Lorde – What Was That
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT.
Tate McRae – Sports Car
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless

Best New Artist

Alex Warren
Ella Langley
Gigi Perez
Lola Young
sombr
The Marías

Best Pop Artist (New Category)

Ariana Grande
Charli XCX
Justin Bieber
Lorde
Miley Cyrus
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae

Selected Genre & Specialty Categories

(Note: This is a snapshot; numerous additional genre-specific and technical categories are also featured.)

Best Hip‑Hop

Doechii – Anxiety
Drake – NOKIA
Eminem ft. Jelly Roll – Somebody Save Me
GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red – Whatchu Kno About Me
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
LL Cool J ft. Eminem – Murdergram Deux
Travis Scott – 4×4

Best R&B

Chris Brown – Residuals
Leon Thomas & Freddie Gibbs – Mutt (Remix)
Mariah Carey – Type Dangerous
PARTYNEXTDOOR – No Chill
Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman
SZA – Drive
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless

Best Pop

Alex Warren – Ordinary
Ariana Grande – brighter days ahead
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars dropped one of the best Video of the year “Die with a Smile”
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild

Best Country (New Category)

Chris Stapleton wth one of the best country category song – Think I’m in Love With You (New Category)
Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood – I’m Gonna Love You (New Category)
Jelly Roll – Liar (New Category)
Lainey Wilson – 4x4xU (New Category)
Megan Moroney – Am I Okay? (New Category)
Morgan Wallen – Smile (New Category)

MTV VMAs 2025 Performers

Pre‑Show Performance

The pre-show will feature a performance by the global girl group KATSEYE.

Extended Play Stage Acts

A newly spotlighted stage within the show featured rising artists:

Bailey Zimmerman performing with The Kid LAROI – “Lost”
Lola Young – “Messy”
Megan Moroney – “6 Months Later”

Main Ceremony Performers

The main show brought together legends, breakout stars, and global icons:

Special Honorees Performing Live:

Mariah Carey — delivering a career-spanning medley as she receives the Video Vanguard Award after a two-decade hiatus from VMAs performances
Ricky Martin — recipient of the inaugural Latin Icon Award, returning to perform after many years
Busta Rhymes — honored with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award and bringing his unmatched energy to the stage

Featured Performance Acts:

Lady Gaga is set to mark her first VMAs performance in five years. She also leads the night with 12 nominations which is quite impresseive.
Sabrina Carpenter
Alex Warren
Sombr
J Balvin with DJ Snake, Lenny Tavárez and Justin Quiles.
Conan Gray
Doja Cat is set to debut her new single “Jealous Type” in her first ever televised VMAs performance
Post Malone
Tate McRae
Jelly Roll

This lineup truly blends veteran icons with breakout stars, showcasing genre diversity and memorable stage moments.

MTV VMAs 2025 Red Carpet

The MTV VMAs 2025 red carpet will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, before the main ceremony begins.

Red Carpet Pre-Show Start Time: At 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, one hour before the main event on MTV, The pre-show will aired live.
Hosts: Nessa and Kevan Kenney is set to host The Red Carpet show.
Pre-Show Performances: During the pre-show, the Global girl group KATSEYE will drop one of their performances.

The red carpet is known for its show-stopping and often controversial fashion moments, and this year is expected to be no different, with top artists and celebrities in attendance.

MTV VMAs 2025 Streaming

For the first time we’re about witness The MTV VMAs 2025 broadcasted by both the CBS and MTV.

Paramount+: The premium tier of Paramount+ will provide the live streaming . If you have the essential tier, the show will be available on demand the day after. Paramount+ also offers a free trial.
Live TV Streaming Services: You can stream the VMAs live on a number of services that include MTV or CBS in their channel lineup, such as:
- Hulu + Live TV
- DIRECTV STREAM
- Fubo
- Philo
CBS or MTV Websites/Apps: Having a cable subscription will allow you to use your login to watch the live broadcast on the CBS or MTV websites or their respective apps.

MTV VMAs 2025 Voting

Online: The primary method for voting is on the official MTV VMAs website: vote.mtv.com. You can submit your votes for your favorite nominees in the various categories.
Vote Limits: You are generally limited to casting up to 10 votes per day per category. Some “Power Hours” or “Double Days” may increase this limit to 20 votes.
Instagram: For certain major categories like Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best New Artist, there may be social media voting opportunities. This typically involves leaving a comment on official @VMAs Instagram posts with a specific hashtag corresponding to your chosen nominee.

Voting Deadlines :

Most Categories: The general voting period for most categories, including Video of the Year, is currently open and will close on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET.

Best New Artist: This category has an extended voting period. Fan voting for Best New Artist will remain open throughout the live broadcast of the show on Sunday, September 7, 2025, and will close at a designated time during the ceremony.

MTV VMAs 2025 Winners

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards has not occured yet. The ceremony is set to be held on Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

However, a few honorees for special, non-competitive awards have already been announced:

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Mariah Carey
Rock the Bells Visionary Award: Busta Rhymes
Latin Icon Award: Ricky Martin

Winners for the main competitive categories, such as Video of the Year and Artist of the Year, will be revealed live during the show.

MTV VMAs 2025– Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When Are the MTV VMAs 2025?

Ans: The ceremony of MTV VMAs 2025 will be held on Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

Q2. Where to Watch MTV VMAs 2025?

Ans: You can watch the MTV VMAs 2025 on CBS and MTV, and stream it live on Paramount+ (with the premium tier). You can also watch it through live TV streaming services that include CBS or MTV, such as Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, or Fubo.

Q3. Where is the MTV VMAs 2025 Held?

Ans: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York will host the ceremony of MTV VMAs 2025.

Q4. Won MTV VMAs 2025?

Ans: The main competitive awards have not been announced yet, as the ceremony has not taken place. But some of the special awards have been announced as Mariah Carey will be receiving the Video Vanguard Award along with Busta Rhymes receiving the Rock the Bells Visionary Award, and Ricky Martin receiving the Latin Icon Award.