SNOOP DOGG TO HOST THE "2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" ("VMAs") SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 ON CBS

"VMAs" Will Simulcast on MTV and Stream on Paramount+

CBS and MTV announced today that global megastar and rap mogul Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS ("VMAs") as the show returns to the West Coast for the first time since 2017. Live from Los Angeles, the "VMAs" will air on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV.

Snoop Dogg is a 13-time "VMAs" nominee, having won three awards. His previous milestone moments on the "VMAs" stage include a first-of-its-kind performance with Eminem inspired by the world of the Otherside metaverse (2022), a tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. (2005), closing the show with Dr. Dre and Eminem (1999) and his main stage debut in 1994.

"MTV and the VMAs have been part of my story since the beginning," said Snoop Dogg. "Some of the biggest moments of my career happened on that stage and on MTV - they gave hip hop a place to be loud, fearless and seen by the whole world. So to come back now and host the VMAs, all these years later, that's a full-circle moment for me. And doing it with my brother Van Toffler makes it even more special. Van was there during those early MTV days when we were changing the culture in real time, and we've got a whole lot of history together. Now we get to make some new history. The VMAs have always been about those moments you don't forget - and trust me, we're gonna give y'all a few more. See you at the VMAs."

Performers, presenters and special guests to be revealed in the coming weeks. Follow @CBS, @MTV & @VMAs on social to keep up with all-things #VMAs.

About the 2026 "VMAs"

· Production Credits: The "VMAs" are produced by Gunpowder & Sky. Van Toffler serves as producer. Jesse Ignjatovic of Den of Thieves, Barb Bialkowski and Bruce Gillmer serve as executive producers alongside Barry Barclay and Floris Bauer. Melanie Block serves as co-executive producer and Gary Lanvy as co-producer. Snoop Dogg is executive producer alongside producers Sara Ramaker and Jasmin Ratansi. Jen Proctor is executive talent producer.

· Video Vanguard Award Recipient: Nirvana

· Official Sponsors: BACARDÍ(R) Rum, Dunkin'(R), The General Insurance(R), Gillette Venus, Tide(R) evo and Under Armour