What Time Does Madonna Perform at the MTV VMAs 2026? How to Watch Her Opening Performance

Madonna is making her big return to the MTV VMAs stage tonight!

The 68-year-old superstar will open the 2026 MTV VMAs on Sunday night (September 27), marking her first performance at the awards show in 23 years.

So, what time does Madonna perform at the VMAs, and how can fans watch her opening performance?

What Time Does Madonna Perform at the 2026 MTV VMAs?

Madonna is officially opening the 2026 MTV VMAs, which begin at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.

An exact minute for her performance has not been announced, but because Madonna is the opening performer, fans hoping to watch her should tune in from the start of the broadcast.

The two-hour awards show runs until 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT.

What Will Madonna Perform at the VMAs?

The song or songs Madonna will perform during the show have not been officially announced as of Sunday morning.

CBS and MTV have confirmed that Madonna will open the ceremony with her first live VMAs performance in 23 years, with special guests also expected to join her.

Her most recent release is “Danceteria Afterhours” with Charli xcx.

Madonna released her No. 1 album Confessions II in July, and is the most-nominated artist at this year’s VMAs with 13 nominations.

How to Watch Madonna at the 2026 MTV VMAs

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on CBS and will also be simulcast on MTV.

Fans in the United States can stream the show live on Paramount+ Premium.

The ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT from Los Angeles.

When Did Madonna Last Perform at the VMAs?

Madonna last performed at the MTV VMAs in 2003, when she opened the show alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott.

Her return on Sunday night marks her first VMAs performance in 23 years.

Madonna has a long history with the awards show, including her famous “Like a Virgin” performance at the inaugural VMAs in 1984. She was also the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award, accepting the honor in 1986.

She heads into Sunday night as the ceremony’s most-nominated artist.

Find out who else is performing and presenting at the 2026 MTV VMAs.

See Madonna’s full list of 2026 MTV VMA nominations, and find out more about her brand new “Danceteria Afterhours” collaboration with Charli xcx.

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