The VMAs will return later this month, and the iconic awards show is already promising an exciting ceremony with the announcement of its first performer. With an abundance of music releases this year from the industry’s brightest stars, the show is bound to have more than a few memorable moments, speeches, and surprises in store for its viewers.Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 VMAs, from what television channels and streaming platforms it will air on to who will perform and present during the telecast.When are the VMAs taking place?The 2026 Video Music Awards will broadcast live on Sunday, September 27, beginning at 8 P.M. ET / 5 P.M. PT. The ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.Where can I watch the VMAs?The VMAs will be available to watch live on CBS and will also be simulcast on MTV.In addition to airing live on CBS, the telecast will stream live on Paramount+ for premium subscribers. Paramount+ Essential subscribers can watch the ceremony in full the day after it airs (September 28). Subscribers of streaming apps that offer CBS, like Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV STREAM, will also stream the ceremony.Who is hosting the 2026 VMAs?Snoop Dogg is hosting the VMAs for the first time. LL Cool J hosted the VMAs in 2025.Who will be performing at the VMAs?Madonna will open the VMAs with her first performance in 23 years at the ceremony. Her last performance at the VMAs took place in 2003, when she joined Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera for their joint performance. No other artists have been announced to perform yet, though a full list should arrive closer to the ceremony date.Who is presenting at the 2026 VMAs?Presenters for the 2026 VMAs have not been announced yet, though names will arrive in the week leading up to the ceremony.