Kids’ Choice Awards 2025: Date, Nominees, Streaming

The 38th Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards will air live on June 21, 2025, at 8 p.m. Eastern from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, hosted by South African singer Tyla, the first African artist to lead the event. Fan voting spans 35 categories, including new honors for Favorite Podcast and Favorite Kids’ Creator. Top nominees include Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, Dwayne Johnson, and Jelly Roll, with Taylor Swift nominated for Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Song, and NFL star Travis Kelce for Favorite Male Sports Star, prompting speculation about a possible couple appearance. Jack Black will receive a special 'King of Comedy' award. The event will be available on Nickelodeon and via free streaming trials on platforms like Philo, FuboTV, DirecTV, and Paramount Plus, with Philo noted as the most affordable. Nickelodeon VP Paul J. Medford has teased signature slime moments, high-energy performances, and a star-studded lineup.