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How to Watch the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards Online Without Cable
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The annual MTV Video Music Awards return tonight, with some of the biggest names in music — and their videos — vying to take home the iconic Moon Person trophy at the end of the night at New York’s USB Arena. Like last year, Taylor Swift leads this year’s nominees with 10 nods, while Rolling Stone cover star Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Halsey will take the stage to perform at this year’s ceremony.
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At a Glance: How to Watch VMAs Online
Stream: Philo, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV
Time: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the VMAs at home, plus the can’t-miss performances and nominees to look out for this year.
When Are the 2024 VMAs on TV? Date, Time
The MTV VMAs air tonight, Sept. 11, 2024, rescheduled from Sept. 10 so they wouldn’t conflict with last night’s presidential debate. The annual awards ceremony will air on MTV starting at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch the VMAs livestream on MTV without cable with Philo, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch the VMAs Online Without Cable
Anyone can tune into the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards when the ceremony airs live on MTV tonight. Use your cable package to watch the VMAs on TV through MTV. Don’t have cable? Read on for how to livestream the 2024 VMAs at home.
Stream the VMAs on DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream makes it easy to watch the MTV VMAs livestream even if you don’t have traditional cable TV. You can watch MTV with each of the DirecTV Stream packages. Best of all, you can test it out with a five-day free trial. After the free trial, DirecTV Stream starts at $79.98 a month your first two months — $30 in savings.
Stream the VMAs on Hulu + Live TV
Another way to watch live events like the VMAs is with a Hulu + Live TV package. You can get it bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $76.99/month. It includes 95+ channels in its plan, including MTV and local networks, depending on where you’re located. Right now new subscribers can even get a three-day free trial. In short, it’s the best streaming bundle you can get right now.
Stream the VMAs on fuboTV
fuboTV also carries MTV in its fuboTV Pro package, which features MTV and 200+ channels in its lineup. Plans come with a seven-day free trial, then start at $49.99 a month for your first month of streaming. After the first month, subscribers pay $79.99 a month to continue with their subscriptions.
Stream the VMAs on Philo
Another live TV streaming service that offers MTV to watch tonight’s VMAs is Philo, which also comes with a seven-day free trial before subscribers have to pay for a monthly subscription. Plans start at $28.99 per month, and offer up to 70+ live channels along with unlimited DVR storage to record shows and live events.
Who’s Performing at the VMAs 2024?
When it comes to the VMAs, the performances are sometimes just as iconic as the videos the ceremony celebrates. Want proof? Just look to this year’s lineup of VMAs performers. The 2024 VMAs will mark Megan Thee Stallion‘s debut as the host of the awards show. The star is also up for five nominations at tonight’s VMAs.
With eight VMA nods this year and fresh off the release of his latest studio album, The Death of Slim Shady, Eminem will open the show tonight. Anitta, Shawn Mendes, Karol G, Benson Boone, Lenny Kravitz, Lisa, Rauw Alejandro, Camila Cabello, and GloRilla will also perform during tonight’s Video Music Awards.
Who’s Nominated for the MTV VMAs 2024?
Nominated for her music video with Post Malone for “Fortnight,” Swift could break her own VMAs record, with nods for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best Collaboration. The Video of the Year category also includes nominations for Billie Eilish’s “Lunch” video, SZA for “Snooze,” Eminem for “Houdini,” Ariana Grande for “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love),” and Doja Cat for “Paint the Town Red.” See the full list of VMA nominees on MTV’s site.
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