From Rolling Stone · Alexis Mikulski Ruiz · · 1m 10s
Watch 2026 VMAs Free Without Cable
Get 2026 VMAs online for free with DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Paramount+ trials.
In brief
Get 2026 VMAs online for free with DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Paramount+ trials. The 2026 VMAs air Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV, with free trials available on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Paramount+ through Walmart+. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
2026 VMAs Premiere
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards premiere tonight, Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV.
Free Streaming Trials
Watch the VMAs for free with a five-day trial on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, or Paramount+ through Walmart+.
Madonna & Taylor Swift Nominations
Madonna leads with 13 nominations, including Song of the Year and Artist of the Year, while Taylor Swift has 11.
Key Performances and Tributes
Madonna performs, Lisa of Blackpink, Kacey Musgraves, Shaboozey, and tributes to Dolly Parton and George Michael.
Free Trial Options
DirecTV offers a five-day free trial at $64.99/month with up to 185 channels, Fubo at $64.99/month with up to 300 channels.
Paramount+ Through Walmart+
Paramount+ is accessible via Walmart+ trial with a three-day free trial and 15 channels.
The headline
The 2026 VMAs air Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV, with free trials available on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Paramount+ through Walmart+.
