The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) returned to the U.K. for a spectacular night celebrating global music talent, marking the show’s 30th anniversary in Manchester’s buzzing Co-op Live arena. On Sunday, November 10, fans across the globe tuned in as Manchester hosted this high-energy gathering of pop, K-pop, and hip-hop’s biggest stars, hoping to take home one of the evening’s coveted awards.
This year, Taylor Swift led the night, sweeping the ceremony with four wins, including the highly anticipated ‘Best Artist’ and ‘Best Video’ categories for her track “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone. Sharing the spotlight, rising pop powerhouse Tyla also emerged as a strong presence, taking home multiple awards, while K-pop sensation Jimin from BTS and solo artist Lisa were among the global icons making waves with their wins in genre-specific categories. Notably, Sabrina Carpenter claimed ‘Best Song’ for her hit “Espresso,” a track that’s had fans hitting repeat all year, cementing her status among pop’s elite.
A nod to legendary contributions to music, the EMAs honoured rap icon Busta Rhymes with the Global Icon award, celebrating his impact on the industry over the years, while the Pet Shop Boys received a fitting tribute as Pop Pioneers. Regional favourites were also celebrated, with Taylor Swift named Best U.S. Act, Shawn Mendes earning Best Canadian Act, and Yeri Mua recognized as Best Latin America North Act, making the night a truly global celebration. With the most popular names and promising new faces in attendance, the MTV EMAs delivered an unforgettable night of music, talent, and worldwide fandom.
Ready for the full rundown? Dive into the full list of winners below!
Best Song
- Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
- Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things”
- Beyoncé – “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”
- Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
- Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – WINNER
Best Video
- Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
- Charli XCX – “360”
- Eminem – “Houdini”
- Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
- LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – WINNER
Best Artist
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Post Malone
- RAYE
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift — WINNER
Best Collaboration
- Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – “Guess” featuring Billie Eilish
- Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – “Like That”
- Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
- LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN” — WINNER
- Peso Pluma, Anitta – “BELLAKEO”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
Best New Artist
- Ayra Starr
- Benson Boone — WINNER
- Chappell Roan
- LE SSERAFIM
- Teddy Swims
- The Last Dinner Party
- Tyla
Best Pop
- Ariana Grande — WINNER
- Billie Eilish
- Camila Cabello
- Charli xcx
- Dua Lipa
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
Best Afrobeats
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Burna Boy
- Rema
- Tems
- Tyla – WINNER
Best Rock
- Bon Jovi
- Coldplay
- Green Day
- Kings of Leon
- Lenny Kravitz
- Liam Gallagher – WINNER
- The Killers
Best Latin
- Anitta
- Bad Bunny
- KAROL G
- Peso Pluma — WINNER
- Rauw Alejandro
- Shakira
Best K-Pop
- Jimin — WINNER
- Jung Kook
- LE SSERAFIM
- LISA
- NewJeans
- Stray Kids
Best Alternative
- Fontaines D.C.
- Hozier
- Imagine Dragons — WINNER
- Lana Del Rey
- Twenty-One Pilots
- YUNGBLUD
Best Electronic
- Calvin Harris – WINNER
- David Guetta
- Disclosure
- DJ Snake
- Fred Again..
- Swedish House Mafia
Best Hip-Hop
- Central Cee
- Eminem — WINNER
- Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Travis Scott
Best R&B
- Kehlani
- SZA
- Tinashe
- Tyla — WINNER
- Usher
- Victoria Monét
Best Live
- Adele
- Coldplay
- Doja Cat
- RAYE
- Taylor Swift — WINNER
- Travis Scott
Best Push
- Ayra Starr
- Chappell Roan
- Coco Jones
- Flyana Boss
- Jessie Murph
- Laufey
- LE SSERAFIM — WINNER
- Mark Ambor
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
- The Warning
- Victoria Monét
Biggest Fans
- Anitta
- Ariana Grande
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Charli xcx
- Katy Perry
- LISA – WINNER
- Nicki Minaj
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Shawn Mendes
- Taylor Swift
Best African Act
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- DBN Gogo
- Diamond Platnumz
- TitoM & Yuppe
- Tyla — WINNER
Best Asia Act
- BINI — WINNER
- ILLIT
- Mahalini
- MASDO
- Sakurazaka46
Best Australian Act
- Confidence Man
- CYRIL
- Kylie Minogue
- Sia — WINNER
- The Kid LAROI
- Troye Sivan
Best Austrian Act
- Bilderbuch
- Christina Stürmer
- Esther Graf
- Money Boy
- RAF Camora — WINNER
- Wanda
Best Brasilian Act
- Jão
- Luisa Sonza
- Matuê
- Pabllo Vittar — WINNER
- Pedro Sampaio
Best Canadian Act
- AR Paisley
- Kaytranada
- Nelly Furtado
- Shawn Mendes — WINNER
- Tate McRae
Best Caribbean Act
- Eladio Carrion
- Luar la L
- Myke Towers
- YovngChimi
- Young Miko — WINNER
Best Dutch Act
- Claude
- Jonna Fraser
- Mr. Belt & Wezol
- Roxy Dekker — WINNER
- Son Mieux
Best French Act
- Aya Nakamura
- Dadju & Tayc
- GIMS
- Pierre Garnier — WINNER
- Slimane
- Vitaa
Best German Act
- AYLIVA — WINNER
- K.I.Z
- Luciano
- Pashanim
- Shirin David
Best India Act
- Armaan Malik
- Chirag Todi
- Dee MC & EPR
- Hanumankind
- Kamakshi Khanna
- Mali — WINNER
Best Italian Act
- Angelina Mango
- Annalisa — WINNER
- Ghali
- Mahmood
- The Kolors
Best Israeli Act
- Agam Buhbut
- Anna Zak
- Noa Kirel — WINNER
- Shahar Saul
- Shahar Tavoch
Best LATAM Central Act
- Beele
- Blessd
- Kapo
- Manuel Turizo — WINNER
- Sofia Castro
Best LATAM North Act
- Danna
- El Malilla
- Gabito Ballesteros
- Natanael Cano
- YeriMua — WINNER
Best LATAM South Act
- Dillom — WINNER
- Emilia
- Luck Ra
- Maria Becerra
- Trueno
Best Nordic Act
- Alesso
- girl in red
- Laufey
- Swedish House Mafia
- Zara Larsson — WINNER
Best Polish Act
- Daria Zawia?ow — WINNER
- Kacperczyk
- Kwiat Jab?oni
- Pro8l3m
- Zalewski
Best Portuguese Act
- Bárbara Bandeira — WINNER
- Bárbara Tinoco
- Dillaz
- Ivandro
- Slow J
Best Spanish Act
- Ana Mena
- Belén Aguilera
- Dani Fernández
- Lola Indigo — WINNER
- Mikel Izal
Best Swiss Act
- Benjamin Amaru
- Faber
- Nemo — WINNER
- Priya Ragu
- Stress
Best UK & Ireland Act
- Central Cee
- Charli xcx
- Chase & Status
- Dua Lipa
- Hozier
- RAYE — WINNER
Best USA Act
- Ariana Grande
- Beyoncé
- Kendrick Lamar
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift — WINNER