The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are now streaming on Paramount+. The ceremony aired live Sunday, Sept. 27, on CBS and MTV, with Snoop Dogg hosting from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Madonna won Artist of the Year, and finished the night with seven awards, while Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in VMAs history (with 33 career wins) after receiving the inaugural Artist Director Honor, and premiering her “Patient Zero” music video. Below, find how to stream the 2026 VMAs.
Key facts
- Stream now: Paramount+
- Original air date: Sept. 27, 2026
- Host: Snoop Dogg
- Location: Peacock Theater (Los Angeles, California)
- Artist of the Year: Madonna
- Most-awarded artist in VMAs history: Taylor Swift (33 career VMAs)
- Video Vanguard honoree: Nirvana
- Taylor Swift: Received the inaugural Artist Director Honor, and premiered the “Patient Zero” music video
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Paramount+ subscribers can stream the 2026 VMAs on demand. The show streams for subscribers of all/any plan, either Paramount+ Premium plan or Paramount+ Essential plan. To watch and stream, get started with your subscription, and/or log into your account, and search for the show by title (Video Music Awards).
Who won at the 2026 VMAs?
Madonna was the big winner at the 2026 VMAs, taking home a night-best seven awards, including Artist of the Year. Other top winners: Taylor Swift and BTS, with three awards each, and Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter, with two each.
What awards did Taylor Swift win?
At the 2026 VMAs, Taylor Swift won Video of the Year (“The Fate of Ophelia”), direction (“Opalite”), and the show’s first-ever Artist Director Honor.
What awards did Madonna win?
At the 2026 VMAs, Madonna won the following seven awards:
- Artist of the Year
- Collaboration (“Bring Your Love,” with Sabrina Carpenter)
- Dance (Confessions II – The Film)
- Long Form Video (Confessions II – The Film)
- Album (Confessions II)
- Cinematography (Confessions II – The Film)
- Choreography (Confessions II – The Film)
Who performed?
Performers at this year’s VMAs included Madonna, Bruno Mars, Gener8ion, Lisa, Raye, Shaboozey, Gunna, Sienna Spiro, Yung Lean, and host Snoop Dogg.
The one and only Madonna opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, marking her return to the VMAs stage for the first time since 2003.
Who hosted?
Snoop Dogg hosting the 2026 VMAs. The ceremony marked his first stint as host. He also served as an executive producer.
