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2026 VMAs Reports 11-Year Viewership High

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on CBS and simulcast on MTV delivered 8.43 million viewers, making it the most-watched VMAs since 2015 and up +51% from the 2025 awards show, according to figures reported by CBS.

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The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards aired on CBS and simulcast on MTV, drawing 8.43 million viewers. This viewership marks the highest audience since 2015 and represents a 51 % increase over the 2025 ceremony, per CBS figures. The live event was hosted by Snoop Dogg and took place at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. Madonna and Taylor Swift dominated the awards, receiving the most honors of the night.

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