The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are set to bring together some of the biggest names and most acclaimed shows in television for one of the industry’s most anticipated nights. While the ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on September 14, viewers in India will have to wake up early on September 15 to watch the awards live.This year’s ceremony will be hosted by ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ star Mariska Hargitay and will be available to Indian audiences exclusively on JioHotstar.Hargitay has also recorded a special message for viewers in India ahead of the ceremony. “Namaste India, don’t miss television’s biggest night. 78th Emmy awards, streaming live only on JioHotstar,” she said in a video shared ahead of the event.
When will the Emmy Awards 2026 take place?
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.Due to the time difference between the United States and India, the ceremony will take place during the early hours of September 15 for Indian viewers.Here are the key timings to keep in mind:Red carpet/pre-show: 4:30 AM ISTMain ceremony: 5:30 AM ISTDate in India: September 15, 2026Streaming platform: JioHotstarThe Television Academy’s international viewing information lists JioHotstar as the platform carrying both the pre-show and the main ceremony in India.
Where can you watch the Emmys 2026 in India?
Viewers in India can stream the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards live on JioHotstar. Those who are unable to watch the ceremony live will also be able to catch it on demand after the event.In the United States, the awards will be broadcast live on NBC, with streaming also available on Peacock. For Indian viewers, the main ceremony begins at 5:30 AM IST on September 15, while the red carpet and pre-show will begin at 4:30 AM IST.
Mariska Hargitay to host the 78th Emmys
Mariska Hargitay will take charge as host of this year’s ceremony. The actor is best known globally for her long-running role as Detective Olivia Benson on ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’. Hargitay is also an Emmy winner and serves as an executive producer on the popular series. Her selection as host brings the ceremony back to a more traditional solo-host format.The 2026 Emmys will honour television productions across several categories, including drama, comedy and limited series, with shows and performances being recognised from the relevant eligibility period.
Which shows lead the Emmy nominations in 2026?
‘The Pitt’ has emerged as the biggest contender at this year’s ceremony with 25 nominations. The HBO Max medical drama is in the running for Outstanding Drama Series, while its cast has also received recognition across several acting categories.‘Hacks’, which recently concluded its fifth and final season, follows with 24 nominations. The comedy has also made Emmy history by recording the highest number of nominations ever received by a comedy series in a single year.Other shows that have secured a significant number of nominations include ‘Widow’s Bay’ with 19, ‘Pluribus’ with 18, ‘Beef’ Season 2 with 16 and ‘DTF St. Louis’ with 13.Meanwhile, ‘The Gilded Age’, ‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘Only Murders in the Building’, ‘The Bear’ and ‘Euphoria’ are also among the prominent contenders.
Why ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ are among the biggest shows to watch
With 25 nominations, ‘The Pitt’ enters the ceremony as the overall nominations leader and will be one of the major shows to watch throughout the night. Its cast is also strongly represented in key acting categories, including star Noah Wyle.‘Hacks’, meanwhile, arrives with an additional milestone to celebrate after making Emmy history with its record nomination haul for a comedy series. Its fifth and final season could also give Jean Smart another opportunity to add to her already impressive Emmy tally.Apple TV Plus’ ‘Pluribus’ has also emerged as a strong contender, while ‘Widow’s Bay’ has made its presence felt among the comedy nominees.