The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) promise to be a star-studded spectacle when they air live from New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, September 7.
The ceremony, hosted by rap legend LL COOL J, will be broadcast on CBS, simulcast on MTV, and streamed on Paramount+ in the U.S. For Nigerian and African fans, the show kicks off at 2 AM WAT.
Before the main event, viewers can tune in to the one-hour pre-show at 1 AM WAT, hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney.
The pre-show will air across multiple networks including MTV, BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and VH1.
Performers at the 2025 MTV VMAs
The lineup of performers features a mix of global superstars and rising talents, with some special awards being celebrated on stage:
- Alex Warren
- Bailey Zimmerman feat. The Kid LAROI (Extended Play Stage)
- Busta Rhymes (Rock the Bells Visionary Award)
- Conan Gray
- Doja Cat
- J Balvin featuring DJ Snake
- Jelly Roll
- KATSEYE (Pre-Show)
- Lady Gaga
- Lola Young (Extended Play Stage)
- Mariah Carey (MTV Video Vanguard Award)
- Megan Moroney (Extended Play Stage)
- Post Malone
- Ricky Martin (Latin Icon Award)
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Sombr
- Tate McRae
Presenters at the 2025 MTV VMAs
The presenters will bring extra glam and star power to the night, including Hollywood icons, comedians, athletes, and music stars:
- Ashlee Simpson Ross
- Brittany Snow
- Ciara
- Drew Barrymore
- Ice Spice
- Jessica Simpson
- Latto
- Livvy Dunne
- Malin Akerman
- Meg Stalter
- Nikki Glaser
- Paris Hilton
- EJAE, REI AMI & Audrey Nuna (HUNTR/X – KPop Demon Hunter)
With awards like the Video Vanguard for Mariah Carey, the Rock the Bells Visionary Award for Busta Rhymes, and the Latin Icon Award for Ricky Martin, this year’s VMAs are shaping up to be one of the most memorable editions yet.