Packed with fans and guest artists, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards will be hosted by Megan Thee Stallion and feature an opening performance by Eminem. Both artists are nominated in multiple categories this year.
Video Vanguard Award winner Katy Perry will take the stage with a medley of her greatest hits. Other artists set to perform include Anitta, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Sabrina Carpenter, Lenny Kravitz, Karol G, Shawn Mendes and LL Cool J. Watch as Cyndi Lauper, Carson Daly, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, Halle Bailey, Paris Hilton, Tinashe and many more present the awards.
In addition to voting for music and video categories, fans voted on four social categories this time around: Song of Summer, Best Group, VMAs Most Iconic Performance and Best Trending Video. Eminem’s Houdini is nominated for Song of Summer, along with Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us. Megan Thee Stallion’s Mamushi is nominated for Best Trending Video.
Viewers will be able to watch some of their favorite artists compete for top honors, including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, SZA, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Tyla and first-time nominee Sabrina Carpenter. Here’s how to watch the show live if you don’t have a cable or satellite provider.
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When to Watch the 2024 MTV VMAs
This year’s show will be broadcast live on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on MTV and other Paramount-owned networks, including BET, VH1, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Nick at Nite, Paramount Network, TV Land and Univision. Viewers can watch the show in more than 150 countries.
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Watch the 2024 VMAs on a live TV streaming service
The best way to watch the VMAs without cable is through a live TV streaming service. Philo is the least expensive option, and the service comes with a 7-day free trial.
But you can also watch MTV, BET, Comedy Central, and other networks on Sling TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu Plus Live TV. Learn more about these platforms with our list of the best live TV streaming . We recommend choosing the one that best suits your budget and content preferences. Read our channel comparison and this YouTube TV vs. Hulu Plus Live TV matchup for more information on live TV streaming deals.
At $28 per month, Philo is one of the cheapest live TV subscription services around and now offers access to AMC Plus. It offers over 70 live channels on its platform, including MTV. Watch new titles as they air live with the option to stream content on demand or save your favorites with the DVR. Read our Philo review for more details.
