You can watch the 2023 VMA (MTV Video Music Awards) mainly on MTV and affiliated channels, plus via several legit streaming options, and you can still catch highlights and replays online.

Where to watch the 2023 VMAs

For the original live broadcast in 2023, the show:

  • Aired on MTV in the U.S. at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
  • Was simulcast on multiple sister channels: VH1, MTV2, Comedy Central, CMT, BET, BET Her, Paramount Network and Nickelodeon.
  • Streamed live via MTV.com and Paramount+ for viewers who preferred to watch online.
  • Was also available through live TV streaming services that carry MTV and its partner channels, such as Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV at the time.

In the UK, viewers could:

  • Watch it live on Pluto TV late on September 12.
  • Watch a recorded version at 9 p.m. on September 13 on MTV UK.

Even though the 2023 show has already aired, you can still:

  • Find official highlight clips and recap videos on YouTube from outlets like MTV and major news orgs.
  • Look for on‑demand or replay versions on MTV’s platforms or Paramount+, depending on current licensing and availability in your region.

If you just want the big moments (performances, awards, viral speeches), searching “2023 MTV VMAs full show” or “2023 VMAs highlights” on major streaming and video platforms is usually the fastest way to watch legally.

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