Where to watch the VMAs: Live stream MTV Video Music Awards

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MTV's Video Music Awards show is back for another year, and it's shaping up to be as star-studded as ever. If you don't have MTV through traditional cable methods, we'll highlight everything you need to know about where to watch the VMAs, including live streaming methods.

Fresh off her "Hot Girl Summer," Megan Thee Stallion will host this year's VMAs. She's also slated to perform along with Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, and more. Eminem will open the show with a performance, and Katy Perry will do a medley of her greatest hits in honor of her Vanguard Award, which she'll accept tonight.

Taylor Swift, who attended last year's VMAs and might be there again tonight, leads the nominations count with 10 nods, including Artist of the Year and Video of the Year. Post Malone trails her with the second-highest number of nominations, thanks in no small part to the two artists' "Fortnight" collaboration. Other top nominees include Eminem, Ariana Grande, SZA, Carpenter, and Stallion.

Whether you're a fan of the awards show itself or you're hoping to catch a specific artist live, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn where to watch the VMA's and how to tune in from anywhere.

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Where to watch the VMAs in the US

The VMAs will air on MTV in the United States. If you're a cord-cutter or MTV isn't included in your current cable subscription, it might be time to explore a live TV package. Philo, Sling, or Fubo will be able to help you out today.

Philo is the cheapest option and also the most pared-down. The service costs $28 per month and comes with a one-week free trial. Philo offers over 70 live channels, including MTV, Lifetime, and AMC.

Sling is another solid option. The service offers two base plans — Orange and Blue — that cost $40 per month. Or, you can bundle the two together for $55 per month. You can usually get your first month of service for half-off. Each plan carries about 35-42 live channels with some overlap (Orange has several ESPN channels, while Blue carries FX, USA, and local channels in select regions). MTV comes with the Entertainment Extra add-on, which can be combined with either base plan for an extra $6 per month.

If you'd rather not pay for the Entertainment Extra add-on and don't care about getting MTV beyond the VMAs, you can catch the awards show on other Paramount-owned networks, including Comedy Central, which is available as a part of either Sling base plan.

Fubo is one of the best cable alternatives out there, offering MTV and more than 180 other live channels in its impressive lineup. This also means that the streaming service is one of the more expensive live TV packages, with subscriptions starting at $79.99 per month. However, first-time customers can get a one-week free trial of the service, and their first month will only cost $49.99.

How to watch the VMAs from anywhere

So you have one of the above live TV services, but you're traveling away from home and unable to access it — no need to worry, you can still tune into your subscriptions with the help of a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs enable people to change the virtual location on their electronic device, meaning that they can keep up with their usual websites and apps from anywhere. Since the services we've outlined today require a US payment method, this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad right now.

If you don't already have a VPN, we recommend trying out ExpressVPN. It's user-friendly, even for beginners, and has a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee. You can find additional details in our ExpressVPN review.

2024 VMAs Performers

The 2024 VMAs will be absolutely packed with performances. You can find the scheduled artists below, including Pre-Show and Extended Play Stage performers. While the VMAs are often known for surprises, here are the 18 confirmed performers for tonight:

• Anitta
• Benson Boone
• Camila Cabello
• Chappell Roan
• Eminem
• GloRilla
• Halsey
• Jessie Murph
• KAROL G
• Lenny Kravitz
• LE SSERAFIM
• LISA
• LL Cool J
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Rauw Alejandro
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Shawn Mendes
• Teddy Swims

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