In a night filled with vibrant performances and prestigious accolades, Sabrina Carpenter emerged as the top winner at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards. She took home three coveted Orange Blimp trophies for favorite female breakout artist, favorite album with "Short n’ Sweet," and favorite song for "Taste." Carpenter's success was not limited to these awards; her album topped the Billboard 200 for four consecutive weeks and also won the Grammy for best pop vocal album. Additionally, Rihanna received the ICON Silver Blimp Award in recognition of her extensive contributions across entertainment, beauty, and activism sectors. The event featured numerous other winners, including SZA, Ariana Grande, Jack Black, Bruno Mars, Stray Kids, Benson Boone, and more, highlighting their achievements across various categories.

The ceremony, hosted by Tyla, unfolded on Saturday, June 21st, from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. It commenced with an electrifying dance celebration showcasing summer hits and concluded with Tyla receiving a sliming session, one of the show’s iconic traditions. Tyla herself claimed the title of favorite global music star. Among the notable performers were mgk, who introduced his upcoming track "cliché" with help from his daughter Casie Baker, and KATSEYE presenting "Gnarly" from their forthcoming EP "Beautiful Chaos," both culminating in slimings. Numerous celebrities made appearances, adding glamour to the evening.

Several artists achieved double victories during the night. SZA earned honors as favorite female artist and favorite music collaboration through her hit "Luther" with Kendrick Lamar, which dominated the Hot 100 chart for thirteen weeks. Ariana Grande won as favorite movie actress for her role in "Wicked" and favorite song from a movie alongside Cynthia Erivo. Jack Black triumphed as favorite movie actor for "A Minecraft Movie" and received the King of Comedy award, presented by co-stars Ana de la Reguera and Héctor Jiménez. Bruno Mars captured the title of favorite male artist while Stray Kids were recognized as favorite music group. These marked first-time wins for Mars, Stray Kids, and SZA. Other highlights included Benson Boone winning favorite male breakout artist and Selena Gomez along with benny blanco securing favorite viral song for "Bluest Flame."

Two musical acts graced the stage: mgk performed "cliché," part of his seventh studio album "Lost Americana," introduced by his daughter Casie Baker, followed by KATSEYE's "Gnarly," taken from their second EP "Beautiful Chaos," introduced by Ice Spice. Both performances ended dramatically with slimings. Notable guest appearances came from Malia Baker, benny blanco, Kylie Cantrall, Auli'i Cravalho, Terry Crews, Young Dylan, Brie Garcia, Maia Kealoha, Salish Matter, Kel Mitchell, Daniella Monet, Renee Montgomery, Victoria Monét, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, among others.

Beyond the excitement of the live broadcast, Nickelodeon ensured fans could relive the magic multiple times. Repeats aired on Sunday, June 22nd, at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 23rd, at 8 p.m. on Nicktoons, and Tuesday, June 24th, at 9:10 a.m. on TeenNick. For streaming enthusiasts, Paramount+ offered the show starting Sunday, June 22nd. Produced by Nickelodeon Productions under executive oversight, this spectacular event celebrated the diverse talents shaping today's entertainment landscape.

As the evening drew to a close, it became evident that the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards had successfully honored a wide array of creative accomplishments. Each category winner represented excellence within their respective fields, setting benchmarks for future generations. The blending of music, film, television, sports, and digital content creators demonstrated the power of cross-platform influence in modern media. Through engaging performances, heartfelt speeches, and unforgettable moments like slimings, the awards solidified its reputation as a cherished platform celebrating youth culture worldwide.