The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards take place September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
Key facts
- •The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater.
- •"The Pitt" leads all programs with 25 total nominations.
- •Mariska Hargitay serves as the host for the 2026 broadcast.
- •David Attenborough is the oldest Emmy nominee in history at age 100.
- •Anniversary tributes are scheduled for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Charlie’s Angels."
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by actor Mariska Hargitay, the ceremony honors the best in television and will be broadcast live starting at 8 p.m. ET. Viewers in the United States can watch the event on NBC or stream it via Peacock.
By the numbers
Top Nominees and Notable Milestones
HBO’s "The Pitt" leads the field with 25 nominations, followed by the final season of "Hacks" with 24. Apple TV+ shows also saw strong recognition, with "Widow’s Bay" receiving 19 nominations and "Pluribus" earning 18. Other notable nominees include "Beef" with 16, "DTF St. Louis" with 13, and "Spider-Noir" with 11. This year’s nominations include several historic milestones. David Attenborough, at 100 years old, became the oldest Emmy nominee in history for his work on "Asia." Additionally, Jean Smart is seeking her fifth consecutive win for "Hacks"; a victory would mark her eighth acting Emmy, tying the all-time record held by Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman. Harrison Ford also received his first-ever Emmy nomination for his role in "Shrinking."
Ceremony Coverage and Tributes
E! will provide red-carpet coverage, which organizers have noted will feature a blue carpet rather than the traditional red. The ceremony will include anniversary tributes to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," marking 30 years, and "Charlie’s Angels," marking 50 years. Presenters for the evening include Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Jon Hamm, Amy Poehler, Sally Field, Keke Palmer, David Harbour, Macaulay Culkin, Dan Levy, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Rachel Sennott.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by NBC News Pop Culture, The Hindu Entertainment.
