How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards Live Online and on TV
Find out how to watch the 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony live—both on TV and via streaming—including the start time, red carpet coverage, and all the details.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (UNITED STATES), September 14, 2026.— Channels and platforms to watch the live broadcast of the 2026 Emmy Awards, taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. PHOTO: Image created by Gemini AI for Depor.
The 2026 Emmy Awards are set to bring television’s biggest stars together for one of the industry’s most anticipated nights. Viewers looking to watch the ceremony live can follow the event through official broadcast and streaming options available in the United States. The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, September 14, with the red carpet beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT, followed by the main event at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.
For those who prefer to watch the Emmy Awards 2026 live online, streaming provides a convenient way to follow the ceremony from a computer, smartphone, tablet or compatible TV. Coverage will include the red carpet arrivals and the awards presentation, giving fans the chance to follow the night’s biggest moments as the winners.
Where to watch the 2026 Emmy Awards live?
The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock, giving viewers the opportunity to experience one of television’s biggest nights as the year’s top shows, performers, and creators compete for the industry’s most prestigious honors.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (UNITED STATES), September 14, 2026.— Check out the full list of nominees for the 2026 Emmy Awards, taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. PHOTO: Image created by Gemini AI for Depor.
Where to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards Red Carpet Live?
The 2026 Emmy Awards red carpet and pre-show coverage will be available across several television networks, digital platforms, and social media channels, giving viewers multiple ways to follow the stars’ arrivals and interviews ahead of the ceremony.
E! — E! will provide dedicated red carpet coverage hosted by Erin Lim Rhodes, Lance Bass and Ciara Miller, featuring interviews with celebrities and coverage of the stars as they arrive at the Emmy Awards.
People and Entertainment Weekly — Both outlets will offer special coverage of the Emmy Awards red carpet through their websites and social media platforms, including celebrity arrivals, interviews, photos and behind-the-scenes moments.
NBC — NBC will offer a special Emmy Awards pre-show on TikTok, featuring interviews with celebrities and coverage of the stars walking the red carpet ahead of the main ceremony.
KTLA — Jessica Holmes and Melvin Robert will lead KTLA’s red carpet coverage, while Megan Henderson will provide additional reports and updates from the event.
CNN & Variety — “Red Carpet Live: TV’s Biggest Night” — Viewers can watch the special red carpet coverage through CNN.com/watch and the CNN app for eligible streaming subscribers. Elizabeth Wagmeister of CNN and Ramin Setoodeh, co-editor-in-chief and co-president of Variety, will host the special, featuring celebrity interviews and live coverage from the Emmy Awards red carpet.