Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” holds a commanding lead in the Best Alternative category at the 2026 VMAs because of its strong commercial performance, high-profile music video, and recent visibility boost ahead of the September 27 ceremony. Released in May as the second single from her third album, the track has driven streaming records and chart momentum while earning an exhibition at the Grammy Museum focused on its video production. A surprise live duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith has further amplified cultural buzz. The seven-nominee field, which replaced the discontinued Best Rock category, features solid entries from Twenty One Pilots, Tame Impala, Noah Kahan, and others, but none match Rodrigo’s current mainstream-alternative crossover narrative or fan-voting energy with the ceremony just days away.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedVMA Best Alternative 2026
VMA Best Alternative 2026
The Cure (Olivia Rodrigo) 70%
Drag Path (Twenty One Pilots) 11%
Homewrecker (Sombr) 9%
Fix Ur Face (MGK and Fred Durst) 5.8%
$35,780 Vol.
$35,780 Vol.
Sep 27, 2026
The Cure (Olivia Rodrigo)
70%
Drag Path (Twenty One Pilots)
11%
Homewrecker (Sombr)
9%
Fix Ur Face (MGK and Fred Durst)
6%
The Great Divide (Noah Kahan)
5%
Dracula (Tame Impala)
2%
Taxes (Geese)
1%
The Cure (Olivia Rodrigo) 70%
Drag Path (Twenty One Pilots) 11%
Homewrecker (Sombr) 9%
Fix Ur Face (MGK and Fred Durst) 5.8%
$35,780 Vol.
$35,780 Vol.
Sep 27, 2026
The Cure (Olivia Rodrigo)
$26,632 Vol.
70%
Drag Path (Twenty One Pilots)
$3,202 Vol.
11%
Homewrecker (Sombr)
$1,597 Vol.
9%
Fix Ur Face (MGK and Fred Durst)
$1,324 Vol.
6%
The Great Divide (Noah Kahan)
$1,309 Vol.
5%
Dracula (Tame Impala)
$976 Vol.
2%
Taxes (Geese)
$740 Vol.
1%
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 video that wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative.
If a video was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative 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 video whose listed title 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.Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” holds a commanding lead in the Best Alternative category at the 2026 VMAs because of its strong commercial performance, high-profile music video, and recent visibility boost ahead of the September 27 ceremony. Released in May as the second single from her third album, the track has driven streaming records and chart momentum while earning an exhibition at the Grammy Museum focused on its video production. A surprise live duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith has further amplified cultural buzz. The seven-nominee field, which replaced the discontinued Best Rock category, features solid entries from Twenty One Pilots, Tame Impala, Noah Kahan, and others, but none match Rodrigo’s current mainstream-alternative crossover narrative or fan-voting energy with the ceremony just days away.
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 video that wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative.
If a video was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative 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 video whose listed title 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.
This market will resolve according to the listed video that wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative.
If a video was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative 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 video whose listed title 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.
Market Opened: Sep 18, 2026, 5:56 PM ET
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$35,780End Date
Sep 28, 2026Market Opened
Sep 18, 2026, 5:56 PM ETResolver
0x69c47de9d...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 video that wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative.
If a video was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative 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 video whose listed title 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.Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” holds a commanding lead in the Best Alternative category at the 2026 VMAs because of its strong commercial performance, high-profile music video, and recent visibility boost ahead of the September 27 ceremony. Released in May as the second single from her third album, the track has driven streaming records and chart momentum while earning an exhibition at the Grammy Museum focused on its video production. A surprise live duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith has further amplified cultural buzz. The seven-nominee field, which replaced the discontinued Best Rock category, features solid entries from Twenty One Pilots, Tame Impala, Noah Kahan, and others, but none match Rodrigo’s current mainstream-alternative crossover narrative or fan-voting energy with the ceremony just days away.
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 video that wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative.
If a video was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative 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 video whose listed title 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.
This market will resolve according to the listed video that wins the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative.
If a video was not officially nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative 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 video whose listed title 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
$35,780End Date
Sep 28, 2026Market Opened
Sep 18, 2026, 5:56 PM ETResolver
0x69c47de9d...Olivia Rodrigo’s “The Cure” holds a commanding lead in the Best Alternative category at the 2026 VMAs because of its strong commercial performance, high-profile music video, and recent visibility boost ahead of the September 27 ceremony. Released in May as the second single from her third album, the track has driven streaming records and chart momentum while earning an exhibition at the Grammy Museum focused on its video production. A surprise live duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith has further amplified cultural buzz. The seven-nominee field, which replaced the discontinued Best Rock category, features solid entries from Twenty One Pilots, Tame Impala, Noah Kahan, and others, but none match Rodrigo’s current mainstream-alternative crossover narrative or fan-voting energy with the ceremony just days away.
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