# Emmys Move to Amazon Prime Video

> Emmys to air on Amazon Prime Video for next six years after ditching broadcast TV.
- Title: Emmys Move to Amazon Prime Video · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/emmys-amazon-prime-video-next-6-years-1235220377
- Author: Brian Welk
- Published: 2026-10-06T14:18:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: emmys, amazon prime video, television academy, prime video, 78th primetime emmy awards, broadcast tv, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Emmys will air on Amazon Prime Video for six years starting 2027, ending broadcast TV's long history with the awards.