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Emmys Move to Amazon Prime Video
Emmys to air on Amazon Prime Video for next six years after ditching broadcast TV.
In brief
Emmys to air on Amazon Prime Video for next six years after ditching broadcast TV. The Emmys will air on Amazon Prime Video for six years starting 2027, ending broadcast TV's long history with the awards. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Emmys Ditch Broadcast TV
The Emmys will no longer air on traditional broadcast networks after years of rotating between CBS, NBC, Fox, and ABC.
Amazon Prime Video Takes Over
Amazon Prime Video will air the Emmys for the next six years starting in 2027, available for free worldwide.
First Permanent Home
This marks the first permanent home for the Emmys after years of the 'Wheel Deal' rotating between networks.
2026 Ceremony Details
The 2026 ceremony aired on NBC, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026.
Ratings Decline
Emmys ratings dropped 10 percent this year compared to 2025, with just 6.8 million viewers.
Oscars Precedent
The shift follows the Oscars moving to YouTube after long airing on ABC, a similar trend in television history.
The bottom line
The Emmys will air on Amazon Prime Video for six years starting 2027, ending broadcast TV's long history with the awards.
