Fan favorites to attend 2026 VMAs hosted by Snoop Dogg. How to watch

One of entertainment's biggest nights kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 27.

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are back to honor the year's biggest music videos and the artists behind them. The attendee list is star-studded, with a presenter lineup that includes Teyana Taylor, Tyla, Ciara Miller, Alex Warren and Charli XCX.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, VMAs producer Van Toffler said fans can expect the show to last only two hours.

"Do people need three hours of award shows? I don’t think they do," Toffler explained to the outlet. "I mean, yes, can we fit more awards and performances? Of course we can, but you’ve watched awards shows recently that are 3-1/2 hours, and it’s like, ‘Damn, I needed every minute of that. I think two hours of a… fast-paced show is what people need."

Here's what we know about the 2026 VMAs and how to tune in.

The 2026 VMAs premiere on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS, simulcasting on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium).

The show is set at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Snoop Dogg was tapped as the master of ceremonies for this year's awards show.

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Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/entertainment/