How to Watch the 2025 Met Gala: Red Carpet, the Grandest Events in the World of Fashion Live From Anywhere

The rich and very glamorous are gathering in New York City for the first Monday in May, which marks the highly anticipated the Met Gala 2025 event takes place on Monday, May 5, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and will feature stars dressed in the “Tailored for You” theme in honor of this year’s costume exhibit, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”

The dress code, according to Vogue, pays tribute to the exhibit's menswear focus and is "purposefully designed to provide guidance and invite creative interpretation."

When is the Met Gala 2025? Date, time

The Met Gala is held annually at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on the first Monday of May 5, kick off around 4:30 p.m. ET with the red carpet, as per Vogue.

Is the Met Gala on TV?

The Met Gala itself is not televised. In fact, it’s a very private, exclusive event, and even the celebrities who get to go inside are banned from posting photos and videos. However, the same does not go for the red carpet, which is an extremely publicized affair.

WATCH: The 2025 Met Gala Live Stream

How to watch Met Gala 2025 full event, including the red carpet?

For those wanting to catch the fierce fashion in real time, the official Met Gala livestream will be broadcast across Vogue's digital platforms, including the magazine's official YouTube channel starting at 6 p.m. EST. The livestream will be hosted by singer and actor Teyana Taylor, actor La La Anthony, and comedian Ego Nwodim, Vogue says.

TV network and pop culture hub E! will also be airing a three-and-a-half hour red-carpet special, kicking off at 6 p.m. ET/PT, which will be co-hosted by Zanna Roberts Rassi, Maria Taylor, Elaine Welteroth, Yvonne Orji and fashion designer Christian Siriano.

For international viewers, GamePass offers a seamless way to stream the event from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. With multiple options for tuning in, fans across the globe won’t have to miss a moment of the action.

What is the Met Gala?

The Costume Institute Benefit, commonly known as Met Gala, is a fundraiser for the museum's Costume Institute, which hosts a collection of over 33,000 fashion artifacts. The 2024 Met Gala raised approximately $26 million, according to The New York Times and The Associated Press.

What is the Met Gala?

The Costume Institute Benefit, commonly known as Met Gala, is a fundraiser for the museum's Costume Institute, which hosts a collection of over 33,000 fashion artifacts. The 2024 Met Gala raised approximately $26 million, according to The New York Times and The Associated Press.

Who are the 2025 Met Gala co-chairs?

Anna Wintour is the host of the event, and this year, she’ll be joined by co-chairs Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky. Plus, LeBron James is serving as an honorary chair.

WATCH: The 2025 Met Gala Live Stream

Who is attending the 2025 Met Gala?

The guest list for the Met Gala isn’t publicly revealed, making each arrival somewhat of a surprise. However, there are some celebrities who frequently make appearances at the fashion event, like Zendaya, Rihanna and members of the Kardashian-Jenner family.

Although Vogue hasn’t confirmed the attendees, The Met announced that the following musicians, actors, athletes and more celebrities are on the Met Gala host committee:

• André 3000

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• Grace Wales Bonner

• Simone Biles

• Jonathan Owens

• Jordan Casteel

• Dapper Dan

• Doechii

• Ayo Edebiri

• Edward Enninful

• Jeremy O. Harris

• Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

• Rashid Johnson

• Regina King

• Spike Lee

• Tonya Lewis Lee

• Audra McDonald

• Janelle Monáe

• Jeremy Pope

• Angel Reese

• Sha’Carri Richardson

• Olivier Rousteing

• Tyla

• Usher

• Kara Walker