Stars from some of the biggest shows of the past year are in Los Angeles to celebrate the 2026 Emmys.
The 78th Emmy Awards, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock on Monday, Sept. 14. The Television Academy announced the star-studded list of nominees in July, and many of them are expected to make appearances.
Actors like Jason Bateman and Oscar Isaac are battling in the stacked outstanding lead actor in an anthology series or movie category, which includes Riz Ahmed, Charlie Hunnam and Matthew Rhys, too. Meanwhile, Zendaya is trying to pick up her third Emmy win in the outstanding lead actress in a drama series category for her portrayal of Rue in βEuphoria.β But, she faces tough competition from fellow nominees Carrie Coon, Keri Russell, Rhea Seehorn and Chase Infiniti.
While television fans are waiting to find out who will snag the trophy, they are also looking forward to seeing what the actors will be wearing when they make their grand arrivals at Peacock Theater.
And itβs not just the nominees who will be dressed to the nines. Previously announced presenters like Sarah Michelle Gellar, Keke Palmer, Florence Pugh, Marcello HernΓ‘ndez and more will be in attendance as well to hand out awards throughout the night.
Make sure you donβt miss a moment of the show, including the arrivals during the pre-shows. Find out how to watch all the red carpet arrivals below.
When Are the 2026 Emmys?
The 78th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live from coastβtoβcoast on NBC on Monday, Sept. 14. The show will also be available to stream live and on demand on Peacock.
The ceremony begins at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET.
How to Watch the 2026 Emmys Pre-Shows
There will be plenty of pre-shows that fans can tune into to catch all the major moments from televisionβs biggest night.
E! will air its βLive From E!: Countdown to The Emmysβ special starting at 2 p.m. PT/ 5 p.m. ET. The pre-show will last for one hour and will be hosted by Erin Lim Rhodes, along with Lance Bass and Ciara Miller.
Then, Justin Sylvester, Keltie Knight and Will Marfuggi will step in to lead βLive From E!: 2026 Emmysβ for two hours before the show begins, starting at 3 p.m. PT/ 6 p.m. ET.
Those who prefer streaming to cable can check out People and Entertainment Weeklyβs websites. Throughout the day, both outlets will be posting red carpet interviews on their sites and respective social media platforms.
NBC will also be active on social media, with a pre-show TikTok live from the red carpet. The livestream will kick off at 4:45 p.m. PT/ 6:35 p.m. ET on tiktok.com/@nbc.
Another pre-show option for Los Angeles locals is KTLAβs βLive From The Emmysβ rundown. Newscasters Jessica Holmes and Melvin Robert will share details with viewers live from the red carpet from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. PT. Journalist Megan Henderson and Doug Kolk will also be on hand to report.
Finally, CNN and Variety are teaming up to bring fans joint coverage. βCNN & Variety: Red Carpet Live: TVβs Biggest Nightβ will be available on CNNβs website and on the CNN app for subscribers at 2 p.m. PT/ 5 p.m. ET. CNN reporter Elizabeth Wagmeister and Varietyβs co-president and co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh will work together for the coverage.
How to Watch the 2026 Emmys Backstage Feed
Once the show officially begins, Emmys.com and youtube.com/@televisionacad will stream footage live from a backstage feed.
The behind-the-scenes videos will include moments from the Thank You Cam, Backstage Cam, Emmy Photo Lounge and Winnerviews, which will be hosted by Albert Lawrence. Fans can also check out additional clips from the red carpet, show and press room.