Snoop Dogg Announced as Host of 2026 MTV VMAs

Snoop Dogg has been announced as host of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, scheduled for Sunday, September 27, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony is set to air live on CBS and MTV, with a simultaneous U.S. stream for Paramount Premium subscribers, according to reports that repeat the hosting announcement. The scheduled ceremony would mark the VMAs’ first West Coast edition since 2017. The supplied reports do not include the original announcement or identify who issued it, and as of September 26 they describe the show as upcoming rather than confirming it has taken place. Snoop Dogg has a long history with the awards. He performed at the ceremony in 1994, closed the 1999 show with Dr. Dre and Eminem, and joined a tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. in 2005. In 2022, he performed with Eminem in a metaverse-themed segment. He has received 13 VMA nominations and won three times, according to the reports. The 2026 show is scheduled to include performances and awards presentations involving a wide range of artists. Madonna is set to open the telecast, while Lisa is scheduled to debut a new single on television.