MTV will switch off a slate of its linear music video channels across Europe at the end of the year. Multiple platform operators and reporting confirm that five UK feeds—MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live—are scheduled to go off air on December 31, 2025. The flagship MTV HD channel remains on air with reality and entertainment formats.
The drawdown is not confined to the United Kingdom. Platform notices and trade reporting indicate closures spreading through Central and Eastern Europe—Poland and Hungary are cited—plus the Benelux region, Germany, and Austria. In some markets, other brands in the corporate portfolio appear on internal end‑of‑year lists as well, including TeenNick, NickMusic, Comedy Central Extra, and Paramount Network.
Press offices for Paramount declined to comment when approached, while operators have begun notifying B2B partners about timing—one German operator referencing MTV Live HD leaving its platform nationwide by the end of the year.
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What exactly is shutting down (and what stays)
- Shutting down (UK, by Dec. 31, 2025): MTV Music; MTV 80s; MTV 90s; Club MTV; MTV Live.
- Also impacted across Europe: Local MTV-branded music feeds in markets including Poland, Hungary, Benelux, Germany, and Austria.
- Other brands flagged in some markets: TeenNick; NickMusic; Comedy Central Extra; Paramount Network.
- Staying on air: The flagship MTV HD channel, focused “largely on reality and entertainment formats.”
Timeline and key dates
The end‑of‑year switch‑off date cited for the UK is December 31, 2025. Reporting published on October 10, 2025 (Europe/London) aggregated operator guidance and regional plans; edited at 21:24 that evening. In the U.S. Eastern Time zone (America/New_York), that publication timing corresponds to the afternoon of October 10, 2025.
Why the music feeds are being pulled
Trade coverage links the move to a long‑running decline in linear audiences for 24/7 music video channels, as viewers shift to platforms like YouTube and TikTok for on‑demand music video discovery. The remaining flagship feed emphasizes unscripted entertainment rather than rolling video blocks, reflecting that shift.
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How this fits the bigger picture for MTV and Paramount
The withdrawals suggest a broader realignment of the international channel portfolio. Reporting mentions multiple closures across Central and Eastern Europe in late 2025, not only for the themed MTV music feeds but also for selected Paramount portfolio brands in certain territories. Meanwhile, the UK will keep only the single flagship MTV HD entertainment feed after the dedicated music channels sign off.
All affected channels and regions (breakdown)
- United Kingdom: MTV Music; MTV 80s; MTV 90s; Club MTV; MTV Live — all set to go dark by December 31, 2025.
- Germany & Austria: MTV‑branded music channels to close; German operator notifications include MTV Live HD leaving platforms by year‑end.
- Poland & Hungary (Central/Eastern Europe): MTV music channels listed among those ending at the close of 2025.
- Benelux: Local versions of MTV 80s, MTV 00s, and other thematic feeds reported as being discontinued.
- Other portfolio brands (select markets): TeenNick; NickMusic; Comedy Central Extra; Paramount Network flagged on lists of channels expected to close at the end of 2025.
What “MTV shutting down music channels” means for fans
For traditionalists in the UK and across Europe, the sign‑offs mark the end of a decades‑long era when curated blocks delivered discovery, genre strands, and live event tie‑ins. In practice, most new‑music behavior already happens within short‑form feeds or through algorithmic playlists. The flagship MTV HD staying on air underscores a pivot to unscripted franchises rather than a recommitment to 24/7 video rotations.
For artists, the loss of linear slots reduces one broadcast showcase but doesn’t meaningfully curtail reach, since the most engaged viewers already consume videos on mobile and connected TV apps. The shift also nudges advertisers toward performance‑measured streaming placements rather than broad linear buys around video blocks.
What to watch for next
- Operator EPG updates and on‑screen slates announcing exact switch‑off times near December 31, 2025.
- Whether any European feeds transition into FAST‑only replacements on Pluto TV or other ad‑supported platforms owned by Paramount.
- Regional variance: some territories list additional brands—TeenNick, NickMusic, Comedy Central Extra, Paramount Network—for end‑of‑year closure.
Bottom line: MTV is still on air, but its European music video era ends in 2025
Fans searching for “MTV shutting down music channels” will see a nuanced picture: the dedicated music video networks are ending across the UK and much of Europe on December 31, 2025, but the main MTV HD entertainment feed continues. In other words, “MTV shutting down” describes a targeted retreat from linear music video programming rather than the disappearance of the brand.
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