The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognizes the year’s most outstanding television achievements, is airing live tonight.
Apple TV+’s Severance leads nominations with over two dozen nods, while streaming platforms compete heavily against traditional networks for television’s most prestigious honors.
Who Is Hosting the 2025 Emmy Awards?
Comedian Nate Bargatze takes center stage as this year’s host, bringing his signature understated comedy style to television’s biggest night.
Known for his sharp wit and effortless timing, Bargatze will guide viewers through the evening’s presentations, performances, and award announcements.
What Time Does the 2025 Emmy Awards Start?
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) and is expected to conclude around 11 p.m. ET.
Red carpet coverage starts much earlier, with Entertainment Tonight hosting a live 1-hour pre-show on CBS beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
E! provides the most extensive coverage, starting at 5 p.m. ET and continuing until midnight with multiple hosts including Bresha Webb, Christian Siriano, and Heather McMahan handling different segments throughout the evening.
Where to Watch the Emmys on Streaming?
Streaming viewers have several options for accessing tonight’s ceremony.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can watch live through their local CBS affiliate feed on the platform, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers will have on-demand access starting September 15. Additional streaming services carrying the live broadcast include Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
For red carpet coverage, PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly are streaming their “77th Red Carpet Live” pre-show across multiple social platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and The Roku Channel.
The CBS website and mobile app also provide live streaming with a valid TV provider login.
How to Watch the Emmys on Cable?
Traditional cable viewers can tune in to CBS, the official broadcaster for the ceremony, through major providers including Xfinity, Spectrum, AT&T U-verse, DirecTV, and Dish.
Who Is Nominated?
This year’s nominations feature an exceptionally competitive field led by Apple TV+’s workplace thriller Severance, which earned over two dozen nominations across multiple categories.
HBO maintains strong representation with The Penguin and The White Lotus receiving significant recognition, while Apple TV+ continues its awards success with additional nominations for The Studio.
Major acting nominees include Pedro Pascal, Jean Smart, Kristen Bell, Rashida Jones, Martin Short, Walter Goggins, and Cate Blanchett competing across drama, comedy, and limited series categories.
What Happens Next?
Following tonight’s ceremony, award winners will participate in post-show interviews and celebrations.
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, recognizing technical and creative achievements, aired last weekend on FXX and remain available for streaming on Hulu through October 7.
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