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VMA Best New Artist 2026

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VMA Best New Artist 2026

Sienna Spiro 50%

Cortis 38%

Myles Smith 25.4%

Malcolm Todd 6%

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Sienna Spiro 50%

Cortis 38%

Myles Smith 25.4%

Malcolm Todd 6%

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Sienna Spiro

$20 Vol.

50%

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Cortis

$20 Vol.

38%

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Myles Smith

$6 Vol.

25%

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Malcolm Todd

$1 Vol.

6%

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Stella Lefty

$0 Vol.

6%

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Magnus Ferrell

$40 Vol.

4%

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Bella Kay

$21 Vol.

4%

The MTV Video Music Awards are presented annually by MTV to honor outstanding achievement in music videos. The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are currently scheduled for September 27, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed artist who wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. If an artist was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist when the 2026 nominees were announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated artist whose listed name comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.mtv.com/vma) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Sienna Spiro holds the strongest market position for VMA Best New Artist 2026 thanks to her debut album *Visitor* charting in the top 10 on the Billboard 200, the single “Die on This Hill” nearing Hot 100 top 20, and a confirmed performance slot at the September 27 ceremony. Traders see her blend of critical acclaim, streaming volume, and Grammy buzz as key momentum builders ahead of fan voting that remains open through the show. CORTIS and Bella Kay sit close behind, supported by CORTIS’s massive cross-platform social following and Bella Kay’s Atlantic-backed campaign, while Myles Smith, Malcolm Todd, Stella Lefty, and Magnus Ferrell trail on lower implied odds reflecting narrower breakout metrics. The tight race underscores how late chart updates, performance impact, and last-minute fan mobilization could still shift the outcome before the Moon Person is awarded.

The MTV Video Music Awards are presented annually by MTV to honor outstanding achievement in music videos. The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are currently scheduled for September 27, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed artist who wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.

If an artist was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist when the 2026 nominees were announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated artist whose listed name comes first in alphabetical order.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.mtv.com/vma) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The MTV Video Music Awards are presented annually by MTV to honor outstanding achievement in music videos. The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are currently scheduled for September 27, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed artist who wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. If an artist was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist when the 2026 nominees were announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated artist whose listed name comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.mtv.com/vma) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$108
End Date
Sep 28, 2026
Market Opened
Sep 18, 2026, 5:55 PM ET
The MTV Video Music Awards are presented annually by MTV to honor outstanding achievement in music videos. The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are currently scheduled for September 27, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed artist who wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. If an artist was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist when the 2026 nominees were announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated artist whose listed name comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.mtv.com/vma) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Sienna Spiro holds the strongest market position for VMA Best New Artist 2026 thanks to her debut album *Visitor* charting in the top 10 on the Billboard 200, the single “Die on This Hill” nearing Hot 100 top 20, and a confirmed performance slot at the September 27 ceremony. Traders see her blend of critical acclaim, streaming volume, and Grammy buzz as key momentum builders ahead of fan voting that remains open through the show. CORTIS and Bella Kay sit close behind, supported by CORTIS’s massive cross-platform social following and Bella Kay’s Atlantic-backed campaign, while Myles Smith, Malcolm Todd, Stella Lefty, and Magnus Ferrell trail on lower implied odds reflecting narrower breakout metrics. The tight race underscores how late chart updates, performance impact, and last-minute fan mobilization could still shift the outcome before the Moon Person is awarded.

The MTV Video Music Awards are presented annually by MTV to honor outstanding achievement in music videos. The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are currently scheduled for September 27, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed artist who wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.

If an artist was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist when the 2026 nominees were announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated artist whose listed name comes first in alphabetical order.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.mtv.com/vma) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The MTV Video Music Awards are presented annually by MTV to honor outstanding achievement in music videos. The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are currently scheduled for September 27, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed artist who wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. If an artist was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist when the 2026 nominees were announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated artist whose listed name comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV, including data from their website (e.g., https://www.mtv.com/vma) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$108
End Date
Sep 28, 2026
Market Opened
Sep 18, 2026, 5:55 PM ET

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Frequently Asked Questions

"VMA Best New Artist 2026" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 7 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Sienna Spiro" at 50%, followed by "Cortis" at 38%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 50¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 50% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"VMA Best New Artist 2026" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Sep 18, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "VMA Best New Artist 2026," browse the 7 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "VMA Best New Artist 2026" is "Sienna Spiro" at 50%, meaning the market assigns a 50% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Cortis" at 38%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "VMA Best New Artist 2026" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.