Mariska Hargitay takes center stage at the Peacock Theater as host of the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Which shows could leave the Peacock Theater carrying Emmy trophies? HBO’s The Pitt appears especially well positioned for a major night, leading all programs with 25 nominations. Another HBO standout, Hacks, follows close behind with 24.
Several acclaimed television favorites also landed among this year’s most-nominated series. Apple TV’s breakout Widow’s Bay collected 19 nominations, while Pluribus received 18 and Netflix’s second season of Beef earned 16. HBO’s DTF St. Louis, a favorite of the Decider team, secured 13 nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series. Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Richard Jenkins, Linda Cardellini, and Joy Sunday were each nominated in the Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in a Limited/Anthology Series categories.
Decider has the complete list of 2026 Emmy nominees.
Wondering when the 2026 Emmys are on, where to stream the ceremony, and how to catch the live broadcast? Here’s what to know.
Are The Emmy Awards Airing on TV Tonight (September 13)?
The Emmys are not airing tonight. NBC’s schedule instead features the season’s first Sunday Night Football game, with the Dallas Cowboys facing the New York Giants.
When Are The 2026 Emmy Awards?
The 2026 Emmy Awards will air Monday, September 14.
Emmy Awards 2026: Start Time/Channel:
The 2026 Emmys begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday, September 14, airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Emmy Awards 2026 Red Carpet Live Stream Options:
E!: Countdown to the 2026 Emmys begins at 5:00 p.m. ET, followed by E!’s Live From The Emmys at 6:00 p.m. ET. Viewers can also tune into NBC’s Pre-Show TikTok Live From the Red Carpet from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET via NBC’s TikTok page.
People and Entertainment Weekly will also offer live red-carpet coverage starting at 6:00 p.m. ET across People’s social media platforms.
How To Watch The 2026 Emmy Awards Live:
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch this year’s show live on NBC or the NBC website/app. Already cut the cord? No problem!
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The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Packs start at $19.99/month.
You can also watch NBC live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.
Are The Emmy Awards Airing Live on Peacock?
Yes! This year’s awards are also streaming live on Peacock.
Peacock currently offers two subscription types: Premium with ads and Premium Plus ad-free. Peacock Premium costs $12.99/month, while Premium Plus costs $19.99/month.
You can save a bit by subscribing to one of Peacock’s annual plans, which give you 12 months for the price of 10. These cost either $129.99 with ads or $199.99 without ads.
Peacock Premium Plus is also available to subscribe to via Prime Video with a seven-day free trial that you can’t get by subscribing directly on Peacock.
Does Peacock Offer a Free Trial?
Peacock doesn’t offer one directly, but you can score a free trial of the streamer through Prime Video. Finally, you can also get a free subscription to Peacock through Instacart+, which also offers a free trial.
The 2026 Emmy Awards air Monday, September 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.