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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

MTV announces 2026 Video Music Awards nominations and broadcast details

MTV has announced the nominations for the 2026 Video Music Awards, with Madonna leading the field with 11 nominations followed by Taylor Swift with nine. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on September 27, 2026, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Why It Matters

The event serves as a major cultural broadcast for CBS and MTV, featuring fan-voted categories and global streaming availability on Paramount+.

Key Facts

  • Madonna leads with 11 nominations, followed by Taylor Swift with nine.
  • The 2026 MTV VMAs will air live on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.
  • The ceremony will be broadcast on CBS and MTV, and streamed on Paramount+.
  • Fan voting is open across 13 categories until Sept. 25, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
  • There are 26 first-time nominees this year.
  • The 'Best Dance' category has returned after a seven-year hiatus.
  • Taylor Swift currently holds 30 VMA wins, tied with Beyoncé for the most in history.
  • If Taylor Swift wins one award, she will become the most-awarded artist in VMA history.
  • Voting for 'Best New Artist' will remain open during the live broadcast.

Who's Mentioned

personTaylor Swift“Second-most nominations with nine.”organizationMTV“Organizer of the awards show.”locationPeacock Theater“Venue for the ceremony.”personMadonna“Leading nominee with 11 nominations.”organizationParamount+“Streaming platform for the event.”organizationCBS“Broadcaster of the event.”