The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), broadcasting live from UBS Arena in New York, will air live on Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on MTV and CBS.

Cord-cutters can sign up for Philo (7-day free trial) , DirecTV (5-day free trial) or Fubo (5-day free trial) to stream the ceremony live. Stream Free on Philo

Where to watch the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards for free

Viewers without cable can watch the MTV Video Music Awards live and on demand for free by using streaming services that offer MTV or CBS, including Philo (7-day free trial) , DirecTV (5-day free trial) and Fubo (5-day free trial) .

Sling also carries MTV, with day passes starting at just $4.99.

The ceremony will also stream on Paramount+ Premium (free trial) . Streaming service Free trial Promo P

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