The 2026 Emmy Awards are set to celebrate the best in television, with the nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards being revealed on Wednesday. The Television Academy's ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, will take place on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event is a significant shift from the usual Sunday slot due to an NFL game on NBC. The ceremony will be a star-studded affair, with Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller co-hosting and past winners in attendance.
The nominations for the newly constructed categories, Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program, were revealed early on NBC's Today. The rest of the nominations will be unveiled at 8:30 a.m. PT, with a focus on the Creative Arts Emmys. However, some programs that are typically expected to receive nominations are not eligible this year due to various reasons, including eligibility rules and heated rivalries.
The list of nominees includes several familiar names and shows. In the Outstanding Variety Series category, The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and Saturday Night Live are up for awards. For Outstanding Reality Competition Program, Dancing With the Stars, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, Top Chef, and The Traitors are in the running. The drama series, comedy series, and limited or anthology series categories are also filled with talented actors and shows, including lead and supporting roles.
The 2026 Emmys will be a celebration of the diverse and talented individuals who have made a significant impact on television. The ceremony will showcase the best of the best in the industry, with the winners being honored on a special date in September. The event is sure to be a memorable one, with the potential for some unexpected winners and a lot of excitement among the nominees and their fans.
