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The 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs) will air live on MTV on September 10 at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET Along with the VMAs, MTV offers a number of popular reality shows including Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta, Teen mom, Jersey Shore, RuPaul's Drag Race And much more. Whether you're into drama, competition or watching the lives of your favorite celebrities, MTV has something for everyone.
No cable? Don't worry: You can stream the VMAs and all your favorite MTV shows through affordable streaming platforms, often for little to no cost.
Below, Advertising sign breaks down the current deals and offers available to watch MTV online without a cable connection.
How to watch MTV online without cable for free
If you don't have cable, you can watch the VMAs and other MTV shows online for free or for less with different streaming services like DIRECTV Stream, Philo, Fubo, Paramount+, and Sling TV. Direct Stream and Philo offer free trials of up to one week, allowing you to sign up with no upfront cost. Scroll down and check out the options below to find the one that suits you best.
Looking for a free option? You can start your free five-day trial with DIRECTV Stream for instant access to over 90 live channels. Streaming plans include network TV channels like NBC, CBS, Fox and ABC, along with MTV, BET, VH1, TLC, Bravo, WEtv, HGTV, Fx, ESPN, Trvl, TV One, Tru TV, ID, TNT, TV Land , USA and other cable channels.
For those looking for an alternative streaming platform, consider adding Philo. Philo offers 70+ cable channels including MTV, BET, VH1, Lifetime, WEtv, ID, Trvl Channel, OWN, AMC, Comedy Central for $28/month after a 7-day free trial.
You can also stream all your favorite shows on Sling TV. With Sling Orange, you can stream MTV and other channels for $20 for your first month (regularly $40/month). It includes 34 channels with seven dedicated sports and family channels. Sling Blue is $22.50 for your first month (regularly $45/month) and includes a total of 46 channels.
Want more ways to stream the 2024 MTV Awards and other MTV shows? Watch it as soon as it premieres or stream it on demand on platforms like Hulu + Live TV, DirectTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV and Sling TV. If you're streaming from outside the US, use Express VPN.
If you're already a Paramount+ subscriber, you can watch shows like Slouch, Beavis and Butt-Head, Couples Retreat, Jersey Shore and much more at no extra charge. Not registered yet? Paramount+ currently offers a seven-day free trial when you sign up for one of its plans: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ with Showtime, which means you can watch MTV Rupaul's Drag Race free of charge.
For those looking for budget-friendly options, the most affordable option would be Paramount+ with Showtime. This subscription not only provides access to Paramount+'s extensive library of shows and movies, but also lets you stream Showtime's entire catalog for just $11.99 a month after your free trial ends.
