AMAs Time: When & How to Watch the 2025 American Music Awards Live Tonight

The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs) kick off tonight, Monday, May 26, with the live telecast beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and streaming simultaneously on Paramount+ with Showtime. AMAs 2025 Start Time by Region • Eastern US: 8:00 p.m. ET • Central US: 7:00 p.m. CT • Mountain US: 6:00 p.m. MT • Pacific US: 5:00 p.m. PT • United Kingdom: 1:00 a.m. BST (Tue, May 27) • Australia (Sydney): 10:00 a.m. AEST (Tue, May 27) How to Watch & Stream • TV: Tune in to CBS for the nationwide broadcast. • Streaming (US): Paramount+ with Showtime carries a live stream; a free trial is available to new subscribers. • Cord-cutters: Services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo offer CBS in most markets—check local channel lineups for availability. Pre-Show & Red Carpet Red-carpet coverage begins two hours earlier, featuring arrivals, fashion highlights and backstage interviews via the official AMAs social channels and select entertainment networks. Many streaming packages also include the pre-show feed at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT. Venue For the first time, the ceremony originates from the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort, promising a larger stage and more immersive fan experiences. Performers & Presenters Billboard reports a stacked lineup that blends chart-toppers and legacy acts, including: • Olivia Rodrigo • Bad Bunny • Dua Lipa • Luke Combs • BLACKPINK’s Lisa (solo debut) • Legendary collaboration: Green Day with Fall Out Boy in a pop-punk tribute Presenters range from Zendaya to NFL star Travis Kelce, keeping crossover pop-culture appeal high. Why “AMAs time” Matters for Fans Knowing the exact start time lets viewers catch every award reveal, fan-voted moment and first-time performance. Because CBS is airing the show live coast-to-coast, there is no tape delay, so West Coast audiences must tune in at 5 p.m. PT to avoid spoilers on social media. AMAs 2025 Quick FAQ Q: What channel are the AMAs on? A: CBS. Q: Can I stream the AMAs for free? A: Yes—Paramount+ with Showtime offers a free trial, and most live-TV streaming bundles provide CBS free for new users. Q: How long is the show? A: The main broadcast runs three hours, ending at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT. Q: Who hosts this year? A: Jennifer Lopez returns as host, marking her second stint in the role. Set your reminders—8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT is AMAs time. Tune in, stream on, and join the social conversation with #AMAs2025.