The 2026 Emmy Awards UK broadcast takes place in the early hours of Tuesday, September 15, with viewers able to watch the ceremony live from 1am BST.
The ceremony begins at 1am BST in the UK, following a red carpet pre-show from midnight BST. The Television Academy has confirmed that UK coverage will be available on LG 1 via LG Channels.
This year’s ceremony is hosted by Mariska Hargitay, with the event taking place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE.
What Time Are The 2026 Emmy Awards In The UK?
The 2026 Emmy Awards begin at 1am BST on Tuesday, September 15 for viewers in the UK.
The red carpet pre-show starts one hour earlier at midnight BST.
In the US, the ceremony airs live on Monday, September 14 at 8pm ET and 5pm PT on NBC and Peacock.
How To Watch The 2026 Emmy Awards In The UK
The Television Academy has confirmed that the 78th Emmy Awards will be shown live in the UK on LG 1 via LG Channels.
The UK broadcast begins with the red carpet at midnight before the main ceremony starts at 1am.
LG Channels is LG’s free ad-supported streaming television service available on compatible LG smart TVs. Availability can vary by device and model, so viewers planning to watch live should check that LG 1 is available before the ceremony begins.
The Television Academy will also run its Backstage LIVE! second-screen coverage through Emmys.com and its official YouTube channel during the ceremony, featuring backstage cameras, interviews and clips from the event.
Who Is Hosting The 2026 Emmy Awards?
Mariska Hargitay hosts the 78th Emmy Awards.
The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star is also serving as an executive producer on the telecast alongside Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay.
Presenters announced by the Television Academy include Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Amy Poehler, Jon Hamm, Macaulay Culkin, Linda Cardellini, Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz, Dan Levy, Keke Palmer, Alan Cumming and Niecy Nash-Betts.
What Are The Major 2026 Emmy Nominees?
The Television Academy announced the nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards in July, with a wide range of returning favourites and newer series competing across the major categories.
The nominees for Outstanding Drama Series are The Diplomat, The Pitt, Slow Horses, The Gilded Age, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Paradise, Pluribus and Your Friends & Neighbors.
The nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series are Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking and Widow’s Bay.
The nominees for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series are All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Beef, DTF St. Louis and Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.
The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series are Sterling K. Brown, Gary Oldman, Mark Ruffalo, Rufus Sewell and Noah Wyle.
The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series are Carrie Coon, Chase Infiniti, Keri Russell, Rhea Seehorn and Zendaya.
The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series are Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Steve Carell, Matthew Rhys, Jason Segel and Martin Short.
The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series are Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri, Elle Fanning, Lisa Kudrow and Jean Smart.
The full list of nominees is available through the Television Academy’s official nominees and winners page.
When Will The Emmy Winners Be Announced?
The remaining major winners will be announced live during the ceremony from 1am BST.
The Television Academy updates its official nominees and winners pages as awards are presented, so UK viewers who do not stay up for the live broadcast will be able to catch up with the results afterwards.
The 78th Emmy Awards begin at 1am BST on Tuesday, September 15, with UK coverage on LG 1 via LG Channels and the red carpet beginning at midnight.
