2025 American Music Awards: Time, How to Watch, Full Lineup

2025 American Music Awards: How to Watch, Performer Lineup, Host, and More

The 2025 American Music Awards are right around the corner, and this year’s event is already shaping up to be one for the history books. The AMAs leave Los Angeles for the first time, broadcasting live from iconic Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

When and Where to Watch

Catch the 2025 AMAs live on Memorial Day, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS—for the first time ever! No cable? Stream it live with Paramount+ (SHOWTIME plan) or watch on-demand later with a basic subscription.

The #AMAs (and @JLo) are all about the fans ???? Tune in Monday (Memorial Day) at 8pm ET | 5pm PT on @CBS and @ParamountPlus! pic.twitter.com/mt5tRJetQK

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 24, 2025

For anyone who misses the Monday broadcast, MTV has you covered with a full rebroadcast on Tuesday, May 27, at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

Who’s Hosting?

Jennifer Lopez returns to host the AMAs for the second time—last seen in 2015—and she’s bringing the heat with a must-see performance too!

2025 AMAs: Star-Studded Performer Lineup Revealed!

- J.Lo hosts and performs 
- Gwen Stefani throws it back to L.A.M.B. & debuts new music 
- Gloria Estefan returns after 32 years 
- Benson Boone drops “Mythical Magic” live 
- Lainey Wilson celebrates her ACM wins on stage 
- Blake Shelton brings his latest hit 
- Reneé Rapp performs from her upcoming album 
- Alex Warren makes his AMAs debut 

Host @JLo played a round of #AMAs True or False before the show. ???? How many did you get right? pic.twitter.com/Oyq0bOc1dW

— American Music Awards (@AMAs) May 23, 2025

Who’s Presenting?

Expect plenty of familiar faces on the AMAs stage as presenters, too. This year’s confirmed list includes:

Alix Earle

Cara Delevingne

Ciara

Dan + Shay

Dylan Efron

Jordan Chiles

Kai Cenat

Megan Moroney

Nikki Glaser

Shaboozey

Tiffany Haddish

Wayne Brady

From comedy to sports to social media, the presenter list reflects the diverse audience the AMAs continue to attract.

What to Expect from This Year’s Show

This year's AMAs are pulling out all the stops with their new Las Vegas venue and stacked lineup. From Janet Jackson’s long-awaited return to Jennifer Lopez’s high-energy performance, expect big moments, big voices, and a few surprises along the way. Whether you're tuning in for the nostalgia or to discover your next favorite artist, the 2025 AMAs are not to be missed.