[Free]2020 MTV Video Music Awards Live Stream: performances by Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, BTS, Doja Cat, Maluma and more; hosted by Keke Palmer.

 

Pandemic or not, everyone’s favorite award show of the year simply must go on. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards was set to be live from the Barclay Center, but will now be held across all five Burroughs of New York, following Covid-19 safety guidelines. This, along with the Everyday Heroes Award, will pay tribute to essential workers in this trying time.

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Actress and R&B superstar Keke Palmer will serve as host in the biggest VMA competition yet. Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande have each garnered nine nominations, with Lady G nominated in both the Video of the Year and Artist of the Year categories. Plus, there will be some fantastic live performances from artists including Jack Harlow, Chloe x Halle, Black Eyed Peas, Da Baby, Miley Cyrus, The Weekend, CNCO, Tate McRae, and international K-Pop sensation BTS.
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Here’s everything you need to know to stream the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.

What is 2020 MTV Video Music Awards?

    Airtime: Sunday, August 30 at 8 pm EST.
    Channel: MTV, simulcast on MTV2, VH1, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, The CW and other networks. Check your local listings.
    Genre: Award Show
    Hosted by: Keke Palmer


How to stream the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

MTV is available on a few of the major live TV streaming services. When trying to decide which one is best for you, you’ll want to weigh the cost, the other channels you’ll receive, and the compatible devices for streaming.
2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Philo

Philo is a budget-minded streaming service, and depending on what channels you want, it might be right for you. The 59 Philo channels lean decidedly toward entertainment; the Philo channel list includes AMC, Discovery, IFC, Lifetime, and the Paramount Network, all for $20 a month. so if you want to stream 2020 MTV Video Music Awards you’re in luck: You can find it on Philo. Philo also comes with free cloud DVR, but shows recorded are deleted after 30 days, so binge responsibly.


2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sling TV

If you’re looking for a streamlined, cost-effective streaming package, check out Sling TV. It offers two basic cable packages, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, each of which costs $30 per month. There’s also the third option of getting Sling Orange + Blue for just $45 per month. You’ll get more Sling TV channels by choosing Sling Blue, with its 40 channels including sports favorites like FS1 and NBCSN and cable mainstays like Food Network and Discovery Channel. But Sling Orange brings must-haves Disney Channel and ESPN as part of its package. To gain access to 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, you’ll either need Sling Blue, Sling Orange, or Sling Orange + Blue along with the Comedy Extra channel suite. Sling also has a number of add-ons, including robust international packages organized by languages all over the globe.
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2020 MTV Video Music Awards on FuboTV

FuboTV started as a streaming service geared toward sports fans, but it’s evolved into a broadly-appealing option with entertainment and news options alongside its robust sports choices. Depending on the package, you can access as many as 180+ FuboTV channels. If you’re looking to be entertained, Bravo, IFC, MTV, and VH1 are options even at Fubo’s most basic tier. The Fubo channel list still includes plenty of sports, including the Fubo Sports Network, which has original programming mixing sports and humor. The FuboTV cost starts at $54.99 a month, and with Disney Media favorites like ABC, ESPN, and the Disney Channel now on board, some who were on the fence about Fubo are giving it another look.

To watch the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, you’ll want to dock in at the FuboTV Standard level.


2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Vidgo

Vidgo offers a package for under $40 a month that pulls together more than 60 English-language channels into its National English Package. Vidgo channels include ABC, Fox, the ESPN family of channels (including ESPN Deportes), and it’s one of the few streaming services that carries BeIN Sports. But it’s like Fubo in that, even though it started out for streaming sports, it carries a lot more now. You might be surprised to know that Vidgo’s an option to stream 2020 MTV Video Music Awards—and then you chat about it online via Vidgo’s Social TV platform.


2020 MTV Video Music Awards on AT&T TV Now

If you’re already looking to AT&T for your wireless needs, you might consider AT&T TV Now to cover streaming for you. AT&T TV Now channels start with Plus and Max, which even include HBO. Then, AT&T plans expand from there, approaching cable selection and pricing with AT&T TV Now’s biggest packages. AT&T streaming also comes with Cloud DVR, letting you record up to 20 hours of TV per month. If you’re looking for 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, get in at the AT&T TV Now Plus tier to stream it.