How To Watch 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Live Online

The 2025 Met Gala is here! Are you excited to see who makes the grandest entrance at the iconic Met steps? Below, we're outlining how to watch the fashion parade online.

Per usual, the first Monday in May is dedicated to celebrating The Metropolitan Museum of Art's latest costume exhibit. The 2025 Met Gala theme is "Tailored for You," in coordination with the Costume Institute's "Superfine" exhibit focusing on menswear. Keep scrolling for all the ways to stream the annual fashion show.

If you're a cord-cutter who wants access to E!'s Met Gala coverage, you'll need to subscribe to Peacock or a live-TV streaming service that includes the network. The three-and-a-half hour red carpet, hosted by Zanna Roberts Rassi, Maria Taylor, Elaine Welteroth, Yvonne Orji and fashion designer Christian Siriano, begins at 6/5c. A separate livestream, airing from 6:30-8 pm ET, will be available across E!'s social media platforms, E! Online and Peacock.

Peacock

Peacock will host a special Met Gala 2025 livestream. You can subscribe to the Peacock Premium Plus plan to enjoy ad-free streaming and the ability to download titles for on-the-go viewing for $13.99/month (or $139.99/year). If you want to pay a little less, you can sign up for Peacock Premium for just $7.99/month (or $79.99/year). (Get more Peacock details.)

Sling Blue

Sling is one of the most affordable cord-cutting options for accessing the 2025 Met Gala red carpet online. The service offers three subscriptions with different channel lineups, but the Sling Blue plan is all you'll need to access E!. While there's no free trial period for Sling, the live-TV streaming service is currently offering new users half off their first month, bringing Sling Blue down to as low as $25.50/month.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream packages all include E!, so you can choose between a few different subscriptions to find one that best fits your needs. The Choice package is the most popular option and is currently on sale at a $10 discount for your first three months. If you sign up now, you can pay $79.99/month instead of the usual $89.99/month for three whole months. Plus, there's a five-day free trial so you can even watch the 2025 Met Gala red carpet coverage for free.

Fubo

Fubo is another great way to watch E! online for free thanks to its seven-day free trial. For just $74.99/month, Fubo's Pro plan grants subscribers access to the Met Gala red carpet coverage, plus over 175 other channels. More good news? You can cancel and change your subscription at any time, making Fubo another easy option for watching the 2025 Met Gala online.

Hulu + Live TV

The Hulu + Live TV subscription is the most comprehensive plan that allows you to watch E! online. For $82.99/month, you get tons of content with in this bundle subscription. You gain access to the Hulu streaming library, E!, ESPN+ and Disney+. This is a package for addressing all your cord-cutter needs, not just for watching the 2025 Met Gala. If you plan on subscribing to a live-TV streaming service to replace cable, this is the best option for you. If you're just looking for quick, cheap way to watch the red carpet, however, we recommend Peacock or Sling.

If you are a cable subscriber, you can watch E! online for free by using your TV provider credentials. Otherwise, you can only watch the Met Gala live online for free for by utilizing a live-TV streaming service with a short free trial period, or streaming on E! social media platforms.