The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards have been officially scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026. The glittering ceremony will unfold at the renowned Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and will be televised nationally by NBC. Fans can also tune in for a live stream of the event via Peacock, NBC’s digital streaming service.
Mirroring past broadcast strategies, the Emmys will air on a Monday to avoid interference with the popular Sunday Night Football schedule. Leading up to the main awards, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards will be presented on September 5th and 6th, honoring a diverse range of creative and technical achievements in television.
The Television Academy is preparing for the nomination process, with eligible programs needing to have aired between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Nominees are slated for announcement in July. Following recent trends of increased viewership, the Emmys ceremony continues to capture a substantial audience, as evidenced by the strong turnout for the 2025 event.
