Emmy Awards 2026: Date, Time and How to Watch in India

The Emmy Awards 2026 are set to take place on September 14 in Los Angeles, with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards bringing together some of the biggest names and shows in television. For viewers in India, the ceremony will be shown live in the early hours of September 15.

The event will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Mariska Hargitay, best known for playing Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, will emcee the event.

Emmy Awards 2026: India Date and Timings

The main ceremony will commence at 5:30 a.m. IST on Tuesday, September 15, for Indian viewers. The red carpet and pre-show will begin an hour earlier, at 4:30 AM IST.

JioHotstar allows Indian fans to watch the live event as well as the pre-show. The ceremony will also be accessible on demand following the live broadcast.

In the United States, the awards will be televised live on NBC and online on Peacock Network.

Mariska Hargitay to Host the 78th Emmys

Mariska Hargitay will host this year’s Primetime Emmy awards. She received an Emmy for her work on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and is also an executive producer on the long-running series.

Before the ceremony, Hargitay sent a message to Indian viewers, asking them to watch television’s biggest awards show.

The 78th presentation will recognize television programs in drama, comedy, limited series, and a variety of other categories. Hargitay’s participation also returns the event to its more conventional format, with a single host.

The Pitt Leads the Emmy Nominations

HBO max’s medical drama The Pitt has the most nominations this year, with 25. It has received nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, as well as various acting categories.

Hacks follows closely following with 24 nominations. The show has concluded its fifth and final season, setting a new record for the number of Emmy nominations received by a comedy series in a single year.

Other top nominees are Widow’s Bay (19), Pluribus (18), Beef Season 2 (16), and DTF St. Louis (13).

Several more well-known shows are vying for honors. They consist of The Gilded Age, Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, and Euphoria.

The Pitt and Hacks Among the Biggest Contenders

The Pitt and Hacks will receive a lot of attention due to their high nomination totals. The Pitt leads the ceremony in terms of overall nominations, while Hacks has already set a record for comedy nominations.

Pluribus is also a big drama contender, and Widow’s Bay has scored well in comic categories. Jean Smart could add to her Emmy tally with the last season of Hacks, while Noah Wyle is a strong acting contender from The Pitt.

For Indian viewers, the early start time implies that the event will begin at 5:30 a.m. on September 15. Those seeking to watch the winners live will need to get in early.