Television's biggest night is back. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch the Emmys, along with info on the nominees, presenters, and special segments.
Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The star-studded ceremony airs on NBC and will live stream on Peacock in the US. Keep reading to learn more about the event, including global viewing options.
Where to watch the Emmys in the US
This year's Emmy Awards will air on NBC in the US. The event kicks off on Monday at 8 p.m. ET, and TV guide coverage is blocked out until 11 p.m. The easiest way to live stream the ceremony is through Peacock, NBCUniversal's direct streaming counterpart. Subscriptions start at $13 a month.
If you'd prefer to catch the Emmys through a platform that has other channels beyond just NBC, then a month-to-month live TV streaming service might be of interest. YouTube TV and Fubo are two of our top recommendations right now.
YouTube TV carries NBC in both its Main and Sports plans. The Main plan (100+ channels) costs $83 a month, but new users can get $15 a month off their first five months. The Sports plan (30+ channels) costs $65 a month, but first-time customers can get $20 a month off their first six months. Both plans also have free trial offerings.
Fubo carries NBC in its Sports + News, Pro, and Elite plans. At $65 a month, Sports + News (~30 channels) is the cheapest option. New users can get $10 off their first month of service after a free trial.
How to watch the Emmys from anywhere
If you're traveling abroad during the telecast, you can still keep up with your usual streaming options with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are easy-to-use tech tools that let people temporarily alter their virtual locations. This way, they can access their go-to websites and apps from anywhere. A VPN is also an instant way to improve cybersecurity. Since the services we've recommended require country-specific payment methods, this option will work best for those who are just traveling away from home right now.
NordVPN is one of the best VPNs we've tested. It's fast, user-friendly, and offers a solid selection of international servers. The app also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can learn more in our NordVPN review.
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Who is presenting at the Emmys?
The list of presenters at this year's Emmy Awards is just as star-studded as the group of nominees (more on that below). The presenters include Stephen Amell, Awkwafina, Odessa A'zion, Noah Beck, Jessica Belkin, Scott Caan, Linda Cardellini, Macaulay Culkin, Alan Cumming, Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma D'Arcy, Sally Field, Julia Garner, LL COOL J, Jon Hamm, David Harbour, Woody Harrelson, Hassie Harrison, Marcello Hernández, Paul Anthony Kelly, Peter Krause, Thaddeus LaGrone, Dan Levy, Julianna Margulies, Matthew McConaughey, John Mulaney, Annie Murphy, Brooks Nader, Niecy Nash-Betts, Keke Palmer, Amanda Peet, Amy Poehler, Florence Pugh, Emmy Rossum, Rachel Sennott, Sofía Vergara, Shailene Woodley, and Zendaya.
Are there any special segments planned?
Noah Kahan will perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" during the In Memoriam segment. Additionally, this year's ceremony will feature celebrations of the 30th anniversary of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" with Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz and the 50th anniversary of "Charlie's Angels" with Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, and Jaclyn Smith.
Who are the Emmy nominees?
This year's Emmy nominees include many familiar faces, along with several first-time nominees. "The Pitt" leads the overall nomination count with a whopping 25 nods. "Hacks" trails close behind with 24 nominations, followed by "Widow's Bay" with 19, "Pluribus" with 18, and "Beef" with 16.
Some of the most intriguing races this year include the Outstanding Comedy Series category. "Hacks," which took home the award in 2024 and then lost to "The Studio" in 2025, has once again been nominated in its final season. While the series might seem a shoo-in this year with "The Studio" out of the way and "The Bear" losing some of its luster, sleeper hit "Widow's Bay" is proving to be a worthy adversary.
"Hacks" star Jean Smart has once again been nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy category, and if she wins for the fifth time in a row, she'll make history as the first woman to win for every season that a multi-season show was on air.
Elsewhere, the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series race is another must-watch. Rhea Seehorn of "Pluribus" is the heavy favorite for a long-overdue award after not winning for "Better Call Saul." But two-time Emmy winner Zendaya, who closed out her time on "Euphoria" earlier this year, and Keri Russell, who nabbed the Actor Award (formerly SAG Award) for her work on "The Diplomat," are potential upsets.
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