The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards take place tonight (September 11) at UBS Arena on Long Island. The main ceremony broadcasts live on MTV, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (5 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time). Performers include Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, Glorilla, Video Vanguard winner Katy Perry, host Megan Thee Stallion, and more.
Taylor Swift got the most nominations at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. She’ll compete for Video of the Year against Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Eminem, and SZA. Other nominees across the field include Chappell Roan, Bad Bunny, Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Follow along with all of Pitchfork’s coverage of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
How to Watch the VMAs Pre-Show
The MTV VMAs pre-show begins at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and will feature 90 minutes of performances and celebrity interviews. The pre-show will air on MTV, MTV2, CMT, and Logo.
Nessa, Dometi Pongo and Kevan Kenney are hosting the pre-show, and it will feature a performance from K-pop band Le Sserafim.
How to Watch the VMAs Main Ceremony
The MTV Video Music Awards officially begin at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The awards show is available to watch on MTV, BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Nick at Nite, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, VH1, and Univision.
