Your Full Guide on How to Watch and Stream the 2026 VMAs

The MTV Video Music Awards are back in a huge way this year. Not only is the Mother of MTV/Queen of Pop, Madonna, returning to the show for the first time in 23 years, but she’s also leading the charge with 11 nominations.But, wait, there’s more: the VMAs are also back in Los Angeles for the first time since 2017, and a whole new honor has been introduced for Taylor Swift’s directing achievements, officially making her the most-awarded artist in the show’s history. Oh, and there’s also the possibility of Tay showing up (and maybe even performing...) after her The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore announcement.That doesn’t even cover half of the iconic moments that will go down at this year’s ceremony, which will include performances by LISA, RAYE, Sombr, Sienna Spiro, and more. That being said, you don’t want to miss all the action—here’s how to watch the 2026 VMAs.Jump to:When are the 2026 VMAs?Who is hosting the 2026 VMAs?Who is nominated at the 2026 VMAs?Who are the 2026 VMAs performers?How to watch the 2026 VMAsWhen are the 2026 VMAs?This year’s VMAs are taking place on Sunday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET. This also marks the first time the show will be hosted in Los Angeles since it relocated to New Jersey and New York in 2017.Who is hosting the 2026 VMAs?Drumroll, please…because Snoop Dogg is hosting this year’s VMAs!Who is nominated at the 2026 VMAs?Madonna, BTS, Ariana Grande, Ella Langley, PinkPantheress, Sombr, Zara Larsson, and more stars are up for Moon Person awards this year. Check out the full list of nominees and vote for your faves here.ANGELA WEISS//Getty ImagesWho are the 2026 VMAs performers?Glad you asked! Madonna is gracing the stage for the first time since her infamous three-way kiss with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera in 2003, LISA is coming back with more rockstar energy, and other artists like Sienna Spiro, GENER8TION, and Yung Lean are making their VMA debuts.Raye, Teddy Swims, and Sombr are also joining forces to honor the late George Michael with a moving tribute.Kevin Mazur//Getty ImagesThe 2026 VMAs will air live on CBS and MTV, and stream on Paramount+ for premium users in the U.S. on Sunday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The show will also be available to stream on Paramount+ the next day.Watch on CBS Watch on MTV Watch on Paramount+Cosmopolitan will be covering all the major moments at this year’s show, so watch this space for more on Sunday!