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Emmys 2026: NBC Sets Date for Star-Studded Awards
18 Nov
Summary
- The 78th Emmy Awards will air live on NBC on September 14, 2026.
- Streaming will be available on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
- The 77th Emmys saw viewership increase by 8% over the previous year.
The 78th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC nationwide on Monday, September 14, 2026, with simultaneous streaming on Peacock beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The prestigious ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live. While specific nomination dates are forthcoming, the Creative Arts Emmys will occur on September 5 and 6.
This upcoming broadcast coincides with NBC's 100th anniversary year, a network currently leading in viewership metrics. Notably, the previous year's 77th Emmy Awards garnered significant attention, attracting 7.42 million viewers and marking an 8% rise in viewership compared to the prior year, becoming the most-watched telecast since 2021.
Streaming viewership for the 77th Emmy Awards also saw a substantial increase of 76% over 2021 figures. A host for the 2026 ceremony has not yet been announced, leaving anticipation for who will guide the evening's celebrations.
