Our Monday morning is a little brighter, thanks to images of our favourite creative minds taking to the red carpet at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. But if you're not satisfied with glimpsing the action through your phone screen, and want to actually stream the show live, then we have even more good news.
The 2026 MTV VMAs might taking place at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre, but there's a straightforward way to watch it all from home, right here in Australia. Below, all the details.
Where can you stream the 2026 MTV VMAs in Australia?
The easiest way to watch the VMAs in Australia is via Paramount+, which is streaming the ceremony live. It will also be available to watch on demand afterwards (if something like work is getting in the way of your viewing time this morning).
You can also watch on 10 Comedy at 8:30pm local time tonight, followed by another screening on Channel 10 at 10:40pm.
What time are the 2026 MTV VMAs in Australia?
The main ceremony starts at 9:30am AEST on Monday, September 28. Before that, the red carpet begins from 8:00am AEST.
The exact timings across Australia are:
- NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT: 8:00am red carpet, 9:30am ceremony
- SA, NT: 7:30am red carpet, 9:00am ceremony
- WA: 6:00am red carpet, 7:30am ceremony
Who is performing at the 2026 VMAs?
This year’s performance line-up includes Madonna, LISA, RAYE, Gunna, Shaboozey, Sienna Spiro, Yung Lean and GENER8ION, with Madonna opening the ceremony for the first time since her iconic performance in 2003.
Other big moments to keep an eye out for include Taylor Swift receiving the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honours (she's also debuting a new music video starring Dakota Johnson and Collin Farrell), plus Aussie icon Tame Impala is nominated for Best Alternative and Song of Summer, for his song 'Dracula', featuring Jennie.
