--- title: How to Watch the 2017 VMAs Online For Free description: The 2017 MTV VMAs are almost here. Here's how you can watch the awards show hosted by Katy Perry online for free. authors: - name: Jennifer Calfas url: https://money.com/author/jennifer-calfas/ at_money_since: 2017 articles: 339 covers: - Lifestyle - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit Cards - Economy and Politics - Education - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Loans - Personal Finance - Pets - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes - Technology social: - https://x.com/jencalfas former_staff: true published: '2017-08-27T16:00:59.000Z' modified: '2024-04-17T06:40:02.000Z' section: Lifestyle tags: - onetime - Television word_count: 425 canonical: https://money.com/how-to-watch-2017-vmas-online-free/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![Glastonbury Festival 2017 - Day 3](https://img.money.com/2017/08/katy-perry2.jpg) *Katy Perry performs on day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2017 in Glastonbury, England.* Musicians and artists will gather for the [MTV Video Music Awards](https://time.com/4903945/mtv-vmas-2017-watching-guide/) Sunday evening following a series of changes that aims to enhance gender equality at the annual ceremony. Hosted by pop star [Katy Perry](https://time.com/4876990/katy-perry-mtv-video-music-awards/), the 2017 VMAs is eliminating gender-specific categories — giving out awards for "Best Artist of the Year" and the more social justice-focused "Best Fight Against the System," among other categories. The awards show is also replacing its iconic "Moonman" with a "Moon Person." The event will take place at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and will begin at 8 p.m. E.T. MTV will start airing coverage of the red carpet at around 6:15 p.m. E.T. Along with Perry, a number of other nominated artists are slated to perform, including [P!nk](https://time.com/4895437/pink-what-about-us/), [Kendrick Lamar](https://time.com/4785837/best-songs-2017-so-far/item/kendrick-lamar-humble/), [Miley Cyrus](https://time.com/4856758/miley-cyrus-justin-bieber/), [Lorde](https://time.com/4886729/lorde-perfect-places-video/), [Ed Sheeran](https://time.com/4890112/ed-sheeran-amnesty-international-refugees/), [The Weeknd](https://time.com/4747702/lana-del-rey-lust-for-life-the-weeknd/), [Fifth Harmony](https://time.com/4606216/fifth-harmony-camila-cabello/), [Shawn Mendes](https://time.com/4748746/shawn-mendes-theres-nothing-holdin-me-back/), [Demi Lovato](https://time.com/4754279/demi-lovato-perform-time-100-gala/) and several others. Lamar was born and raised in Compton, Calif., which is just a few miles south-east of Inglewood. With eight nominations, Lamar leads the field this year with his video for "HUMBLE.," off his record "DAMN." Over the years, the VMAs have produced a slew of must-watch moments, from [Beyoncé's](https://money.com/jay-z-beyonce-mortgage-mansion-bel-air/) [baby bump reveal](http://www.mtv.com/news/1669849/beyonce-pregnant-vmas/) in 2011 to [Kanye West](https://money.com/kanye-west-cancel-tour-sue-lloyds-insurance/) interrupting [Taylor Swift](https://time.com/4909294/taylor-swift-announces-reputation/) as she accepted an award in 2009. (Let's be honest, Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" was one of the best videos of *all time*.) While its possible the drama will be kept to a minimum this year, there may be some can't-miss moments — if VMAs history is any indication. If you aren't trying to catch the season seven finale of *Thrones* on Sunday night, here's how you can watch the VMAs. ## How to watch on TV MTV will start airing its coverage of the VMAs at 6:15 p.m. E.T. before the official show begins at 8 p.m. ## How to watch online If you don't have a television, you're in luck. MTV will also be live-streaming the event on their website — however, you will need a cable log-in to access the show. Access to the live-stream will become available [here](http://www.mtv.com/live-tv) starting at 7 p.m. ET. ## How to watch for free on Sling TV If you don't have a cable prescription, you can still plan ahead. Sling TV is available for $25 a month, and MTV is included in its "Comedy Extra" package for an extra $5 a month. But if you don't want to shell out $30, it's possible to sign up for a free seven-day trial of the service, and select the "Comedy Extra" bundle. 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