Where to watch iHeartRadio Music Awards: Live stream the 2025 show from anywhere

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The iHeartRadio Music Awards are back for a 12th year. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the show, including where to watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards and when they’re scheduled to begin.

Each year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards honor the artists and songs most played on iHeartRadio in the prior year. The awards show, which will be hosted by LL Cool J at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles this year, is routinely chock-full of memorable performances. Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, and Nelly are among the confirmed 2025 performers.

Lady Gaga (Innovator Award) and Mariah Carey (Icon Award) are some of the most notable, already-confirmed recipients this year. Other top nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift. Although it hasn’t been confirmed whether Swift will make an in-person appearance, she’s slated to receive the Tour of the Century Award for her work on the Eras Tour.

Below, we’ve outlined some of the best ways to live stream the iHeartRadio Music Awards. All of the options we recommend rank among the best live TV streaming services we’ve tested.

The iHeartRadio Music Awards are broadcast on FOX in the US. The awards show will kick off at 8 p.m. ET and last about two hours. Cord-cutters can live stream FOX through a live TV streaming package. Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo are some of our favorite live TV streaming services we’ve tested.

Sling TV is the absolute cheapest way to live stream FOX. You’ll need to sign up for the Sling Blue plan to access FOX and other local channels. However, local channel coverage varies by region, so you should make sure it’s available in your region before subscribing. Subscriptions start at $46/month and include access to 40+ live channels, such as Bravo, USA, and E! New users can get 50% off their first month of service.

If you can’t get FOX through Sling TV, it might be time to try DirecTV Stream or Fubo. These live TV streaming services carry broad FOX coverage and anywhere from 90 to 200+ other popular cable channels. DirecTV Stream Entertainment subscriptions start at $87/month and come with a five-day free trial, while Fubo Pro subscriptions start at $85/month and come with a seven-day free trial. Fubo will also knock $30 off your first month of service.

If you’re traveling outside the US and still hoping to watch the awards, you can do so with the help of a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are cybersecurity tools that enable you to change your electronic device’s virtual location to access your usual websites and apps from anywhere. Since the apps we’ve highlighted require US methods of payment, this will work best for Americans who are just abroad at the moment.

Our go-to recommendation is ExpressVPN. It’s an easy-to-use app with a handy 30-day money-back guarantee. You can find more info in our ExpressVPN review and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.