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The annual MTV Video Music Awards return tonight, with some of the biggest names in music — and their videos — competing to win the iconic Moon Person Trophy at the end of the night at USB Arena in New York. Like last year, Taylor Swift leads this year’s nominees with 10 nominations, while Rolling Stone Cover stars Chappelle Rowan, Sabrina Carpenter and Halsey will take the stage to perform at this year's ceremony.
Overview: How to Watch the VMAs Online
Here's everything you need to know about watching the VMAs at home, plus the can't-miss performances and nominees to watch out for this year.
When will the 2024 VMAs be on TV? Date and time
The MTV VMAs will air tonight, September 11, 2024, after being rescheduled from September 10 to avoid conflicting with last night’s presidential debate. The annual awards show will air on MTV starting at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch the MTV VMAs live on MTV without cable with Philo, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch the VMAs Online Without Cable
Anyone can watch the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards when the show airs live on MTV tonight. Use your cable package to watch the MTV Awards on TV through MTV. Don't have cable? Read on to learn how to live stream the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at home.
Stream the VMAs on DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream makes watching the MTV VMAs easy even if you don’t have traditional cable. You can watch MTV with every DirecTV Stream package. Best of all, you can try it out with a free five-day trial. After the free trial, DirecTV Stream starts at $79.98 per month for the first two months — a $30 savings.
Stream the VMAs on Hulu + Live TV
Another way to watch live events like the Video Music Awards is with the Hulu + Live TV bundle. You can get it with Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $76.99/month. It includes more than 95 channels in its plan, including MTV and local networks, depending on your location. Right now, new subscribers can get a three-day free trial. In short, it’s the best streaming bundle you can get right now.
Stream the VMAs on fuboTV
fuboTV also offers MTV in its fuboTV Pro package, which includes MTV and over 200 channels in its collection. Plans come with a seven-day free trial, then start at $49.99 per month for the first month of streaming. After the first month, subscribers pay $79.99 per month to continue their subscriptions.
Stream the VMAs on Philo
Another live TV streaming service offering MTV to watch tonight’s Video Music Awards is Philo, which also comes with a seven-day free trial before subscribers have to pay a monthly subscription. Plans start at $28.99 per month, offering up to 70+ live channels plus unlimited DVR storage for recording live shows and events.
Who is performing at the concert? 2024 MTV Video Music Awards?
When it comes to the VMAs, the performances are sometimes just as famous as the videos they celebrate. Want proof? Just look at this year’s VMA lineup. The 2024 VMAs will see Megan Thee Stallion make her debut as host of the awards show. The star is also up for five nominations at tonight’s VMAs.
With eight VMA nominations this year and the release of his latest studio album, Death of Salim ShadiEminem will open the show tonight. Other performers include Anitta, Shawn Mendes, Karol G, Benson Boone, Lenny Kravitz, Liza, Rau Alejandro, Camila Cabello and Gloria.
Who are the nominees for the 2024 MTV VMAs?
Swift is nominated for her video for “Fortnight” with Post Malone, and breaks her own record for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration. The Video of the Year category also includes nominations for Billie Eilish's “Lunch,” SZA's “Snooze,” Eminem's “Houdini,” Ariana Grande's “We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” and Doja Cat's “Paint the Town Red.” See the full list of VMA nominees on MTV's website.
