MTV VMAs 2026 Winners: Complete List of Every Winner 2026

The MTV VMAs 2026 winners have been announced, and the night belonged to Taylor Swift and Madonna, who each took home multiple Moon Person trophies. The complete list of winners showcases the biggest names in music, from pop to hip-hop.

MTV VMAs 2026: Full List of Winners

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards delivered unforgettable moments and fierce competition. Below is the full list of winners in all major categories.

Video of the Year

Winner: Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia

Also nominated: Ariana Grande – Hate That I Made You Love Me; Bruno Mars – I Just Might; Gener8ion – Storm (ft Yung Lean); Madonna – Confessions II: The Film; Sabrina Carpenter – Tears

Artist of the Year

Winner: Madonna

Also nominated: Ariana Grande; Bruno Mars; Morgan Wallen; Sabrina Carpenter; Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

Winner: BTS – Swim

Also nominated: Ella Langley – Choosin’ Texas; Huntrix – Golden; Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter – Bring Your Love; Olivia Dean – Man I Need; PinkPantheress – Stateside + Zara Larsson; Raye – Where Is My Husband!

Best New Artist

Winner: Sienna Spiro

Also nominated: Bella Kay; Cortis; Magnus Ferrell; Malcolm Todd; Myles Smith; Stella Lefty

Best Collaboration

Winner: Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter – Bring Your Love

Also nominated: Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T and Malice – Chains & Whips; French Montana and Max B – Ever Since U Left Me; PinkPantheress – Stateside + Zara Larsson; Shakira and Burna Boy – Dai Dai; Teyana Taylor and Lucky Daye – Hard Part

Best Pop

Winner: Lisa – Dream (ft Kentaro Sakaguchi)

Also nominated: Ariana Grande – Hate That I Made You Love Me; Charli xcx – SS26; Olivia Rodrigo – Drop Dead; Sabrina Carpenter – House Tour; Tate McRae – Nobody’s Girl; Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia

Best Hip-Hop

Winner: Cardi B – Safe (ft Kehlani)

Also nominated: Don Toliver – E85; Drake – Janice STFU; Megan Thee Stallion – Lover Girl; Travis Scott – Dumbo

MTV VMAs 2026 Winners: Key Takeaways

• Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for "The Fate of Ophelia."
• Madonna took home Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration.
• BTS won Song of the Year for "Swim."
• Sienna Spiro was named Best New Artist.
• Lisa won Best Pop, and Cardi B won Best Hip-Hop.

MTV VMAs 2026 Winners: By the Numbers

Here's a quick breakdown of the most nominated and winning artists of the night.

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