2026 primetime Emmys air live on NBC and Peacock
The 2026 primetime Emmys take place Monday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET at Los Angeles's Peacock Theater, airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock. The stream requires Peacock Premium or Premium Plus, while Peacock Select viewers can only view on demand the following day. Mariska Hargitay is the show's host, and top nominees include The Pitt (25 nods), Hacks (24), Widow's Bay (19), and Pluribus (18). E! will run a multi-hour pre-show and a long list of presenters will appear. The live broadcast could affect streaming subscriptions and viewership metrics for broadcasters and platforms.
The 2026 Emmys stream live and require Peacock Premium.
Context
The Emmy nominations were released ahead of the ceremony. The awards season now moves into televised ceremonies. The live broadcast could change streaming demand and ratings.
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