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It’s time to roll out the red carpet.
The 2026 Emmy Awards are just days away, meaning TV’s brightest stars from in front and behind the camera are about to find out who will be taking home top honors during television’s biggest night of the year.
Held at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, the Sept. 14 ceremony will bring together nominees across drama, comedy, documentaries, reality TV, talk shows, variety specials and more to honor the most acclaimed performances and series.
From veteran actors including Mark Ruffalo, Lisa Kudrow, Allison Janney, Martin Short and Harrison Ford to buzzy fresh faces like Connor Storrie, Chase Infiniti, Sarah Pidgeon and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the 2026 nominees represent talents from all age ranges and backgrounds.
And, for the first time in nearly two decades, the Emmys is switching up hosting duties in a major way.
That’s because Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay has been tapped as mistress of ceremonies, marking the first time a woman has emceed the show since Jane Lynch assumed the duties in 2011.
“Whether it’s an actor or a director, a costumer or a sound designer, we are all so privileged to take part in creating television that unites us,” the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star previously shared in a statement. “Regardless of how, where or when we watch, we are together in our laughter, our tears, our love of stories—and our delighted anticipation to see what happens next.”
Don’t want to miss a minute of the action before, during and after the red carpet ceremony?
Keep reading to find out how you can watch the 78th Emmys on TV and online, plus all the details on E!’s red carpet experience before and after the telecast.
When are the 2026 Emmys?
The 2026 Emmys ceremony airs live on Monday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.
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How can I watch the 2026 Emmys?
The Emmys ceremony will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock.
What time are the 2026 Emmys?
The three-hour Emmys ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Who is hosting the 2026 Emmys?
Mariska Hargitay has been tapped to host this year’s show, marking the first time a woman has emceed the ceremony since 2011. The Emmy-winning actress and director is also nominated in three categories for her deeply personal documentary My Mom Jayne about her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield.
Who is nominated at the 2026 Emmys?
Among the 2026 nominees are award circuit staples including Noah Wyle, Matthew Rhys, Claire Danes, Quinta Brunson, Sterling K. Brown, Zendaya and Jean Smart. The latter two could make history as the only female performers to ever win for every season of a series if they do, in fact, take home trophies in their respective categories. (See the full list of 2026 nominees here.)
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But don’t count out first-time nominees like The Testaments‘ Chase Infiniti, Heated Rivalry‘s Connor Storrie,Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette star Sarah Pidgeon and Beef season two cast members Carey Mulligan, Youn Yuh-Jung and Charles Melton.
When does E!’s 2026 Emmys red carpet begin?
Live From E!: Countdown to the 2026 Emmys begins at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
Start the day off in style with Live From E!: Countdown to the 2026 Emmys hosted by E! News’ The Rundown‘s Erin Lim Rhodes.
- Live From E!: Countdown to the 2026 Emmys will be your ultimate guide to Emmys night. Our panel of experts will predict the night’s winners (and short comers) and weigh in on the must-see fashions of the night.
- Lim Rhodes will be joined by E!’s Cocktail Wars cohost Lance Bass, Summer House‘s Ciara Miller, style expert Zanna Roberts Rassi and E! correspondent Will Marfuggi for insider discussions on what to expect from TV’s biggest night.
Live From E!: 2026 Emmys kicks off at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT, serving as your all-access pass to the stars and styles of the 2026 Emmys.
- Justin Sylvester, Keltie Knight and Will Marfuggi will be on the red carpet interviewing Hollywood’s biggest stars and the night’s top nominees.
- Live From E! will stream on Peacock in addition to airing on E!.
RE!CAP at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT
Immediately following the Emmys telecast, E! continues the celebration with RE!CAP starting at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.
- Hosted by pop culture experts Monét x Change, Robyn DelMonte and Will Marfuggi the digital series will deliver hilarious hot takes on the night’s most talked-about and viral moments, including can’t-miss speeches, controversial looks and everything you didn’t see on TV.
- Don’t miss RE!CAP on E! Online, E! News app and E!’s social channels.
E!’s social coverage of the Emmys will take place all weekend long and beyond on E! News’ Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook. And fashion lovers must follow @Einsider on Instagram to see every jaw-dropping outfit.
This year, Live From E!: Emmys is partnering with Audible, Marshalls, Nexxus and Nutrafol to give fans a front-row seat to everything that makes the Emmys one of TV’s biggest nights—the red carpet glamour, star power, beauty looks, behind-the-scenes moments and plenty of buzz. Audible will sponsor E! News’ Top Stories coverage across social, keeping fans up to speed on the biggest headlines and moments. Marshalls will bring fashion front and center with a sponsored This or That segment in RE!CAP, along with custom content featuring E!’s Keltie Knight and celebrity stylist Tara Swennen, and a behind-the-scenes look with Keltie on social. Plus, beauty and style will take center stage through Nexxus’ exclusive branded content featuring Bravo’s Ciara Miller and Nutrafol’s sponsored “Unzipped with Zanna” segment during the countdown, alongside additional branded moments with E!’s Zanna Roberts Rassi.
Live From E! is produced by Den of Thieves with Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski.
In the meantime, keep reading to see the biggest snubs and surprises from the 2026 Emmy nominations.
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Don’t miss the Emmy Awards 2026 live telecast Monday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
