Overview

• MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live will cease broadcasting in the UK and Ireland at year’s end 2025, according to the company.
• Reports indicate similar phaseouts are planned across parts of Europe and other markets, with Australia and Brazil cited among likely next targets.
• Paramount frames the move as part of portfolio consolidation following its combination with Skydance and a shift of investment toward digital distribution.
• MTV’s flagship channel will continue for now with reality and entertainment programming, and marquee events like the VMAs and EMAs are expected to persist.
• The company has not confirmed changes for the United States, as coverage links the retrenchment to industry data showing music discovery dominated by streaming platforms.