The 2024 VMAs nominees were first announced in mid-August, with none other than Taylor Swift leading the way with 12 nominations in total. Records could be broken by Swift, as well as a few other music icons, tonight, so make sure you’re seated when the show starts — after all, aren’t the VMAs pop culture’s biggest night? Here’s everything you need to know about the ceremony, including how to watch the 2024 VMAs live, via streaming or cable.

Who will host and host the 2024 VMAs?

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The 2024 VMAs are hosted by Megan Thee Stallionwho will also take the stage as a performer. This year’s all-star lineup of presenters at the VMAs includes Halle Bailey, Paris Hilton, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, July 2024 Teen Vogue cover stars Jordan Chiles, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Big Sean, Addison Rae, Alessandra Ambrosio, Cyndi Lauper, Sasha Colby, Busta Rhymes, Carson Daly, Damiano David van Måneskin, Miranda Lambert, Flavor Flav, Tinashe, French Montana, DANNA, Lil Nas Naomi Scott, Suki Waterhouse and Thalia.

How can I watch the 2024 VMAs?

The VMAs will Not Streaming on Paramount+

The MTV VMAs do not have an official streaming platform this year and will not be available to stream on MTV.com or Paramount+. The 2024 VMAs will, however, be available to watch on-demand the following day, on Paramount+ on September 12.

Watch on TV

The 2024 VMAs will air live on MTV and all Paramount channels — including BET, BET Her, CMT, CC, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1 — on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m. MTV has also partnered with TelevisaUnivision to host a live simulcast on Univision.

Stream online via a cable provider

Using your cable provider’s credentials, you can also stream the 2024 VMAs on the aforementioned channels: BET, BET Her, CMT, CC, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and VH1.

View via other subscription services

You can also stream the 2024 VMAs by tuning into one of the aforementioned channels across a variety of streaming platforms: Hulu+ (which offers a free one-week trial), fuboTV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. (Lifehack: Most of these services, like fuboTV and YouTube TV, also offer free one-week trials.)

Check out the red carpet and pre-show