The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are set for Sunday, September 7, at 8 pm ET, live from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Fans can expect a star-studded night of live performances, celebrity presenters, and the iconic Moonperson trophies. The event will air simultaneously on CBS and MTV nationwide, and Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream it live via the CBS feed, while those on the Essential plan will have access the following day. Additional channels airing the event include BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and VH1.
The pre-show begins at 7 pm ET on MTV and partner channels, with global girl group KATSEYE performing Gnarly and Gabriela from their Beautiful Chaos EP for the Push Performance of the Year segment. Confirmed attendees include Rosé of BLACKPINK, who has eight nominations, Sabrina Carpenter, Alix Earle, Lenny Kravitz, Luke Grimes, Ciara, Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Drew Barrymore, Ice Spice, Latto, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, and Livvy Dunne.
K-pop nominations this year include aespa for Whiplash, Jennie for Like Jennie, Jimin for Who, Jisoo for Earthquake, Lisa featuring Doja Cat and Raye for Born Again, Rosé for Toxic Till the End, and Stray Kids for Chk Chk Boom. In the Best Group category, the nominees are BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, aespa, SEVENTEEN, and KATSEYE. The 2025 MTV VMAs promise an unforgettable evening of music, fashion, and performances, with highlights from Rosé, KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter, and many more.
