MTV VMAs 2026 Red Carpet: What Time Does It Start & How to Watch Live

Getty The 2026 MTV VMAs are happening tonight, but fans can tune in early to watch the stars arrive on the red carpet. CBS Los Angeles is hosting a special live red-carpet show ahead of the VMAs on Sunday (September 27), with coverage from the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. So, what time does the 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet start, and how can you watch it live? What Time Does the 2026 MTV VMAs Red Carpet Start? The 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet special begins at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT. CBS LA's coverage will run for 90 minutes, ending at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT, when the main awards . . .