Winner of Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary, Nonfiction Program for "My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay" producer Mariska Hargitay poses with her Emmys during Night One of the 78th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 5, 2026. Lisa O'CONNOR / AFP via Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission.
The 78th Emmy Awards, hosted by four-time Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay, will air live on Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on NBC, available to livestream via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
livestream emmys free with directv 5-day trialThe awards show will also be simulcast on Peacock, and while the service doesn’t offer a free trial of its own, viewers can claim two complimentary months of Peacock with any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which offer the aforementioned five-day free trial period.
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stream both nbc and peacock free with directv 5-day trialAs for E!’s annual red carpet coverage, Live From E!: Countdown to the 2026 Emmys begins at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET, similarly available to stream live via DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
stream E! red carpet free with directv 5-day trialAt a Glance: How to Watch the 78th Emmy Awards
- When: Monday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock (also available through Peacock’s two-month free trial via DirecTV or Peacock’s seven-day free trial via Prime Video)
Where to Watch the Emmys 2026: Date, Time, Channel
The 2026 awards show will air live on Monday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, scheduled to run for three hours (until 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET), on NBC.
Where to Stream the Emmys 2026 Live Online Free
Since this year’s Emmy Awards air on NBC, the event will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries said network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The awards show will also be available to stream live on Peacock, and while the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial directly, fans can get two months of free Peacock access (thanks to a limited-time promo) through any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which also offer the standard five-day free trial.
get directv free trial with NBC and Peacock includedTo claim DirecTV’s Peacock offer, select your preferred Signature package, then opt to add “Movies Extra Pack + Peacock Premium” where it instructs you to pick your add-ons. As indicated, you’ll automatically get two months of the Movies Extra Pack + Peacock included in your subscription.
get directv 5-day free trial + 2 free months of peacockFor another savvy streaming hack, a subscription to Peacock is available through Prime Video and unlike direct subscriptions on PeacockTV.com, Peacock on Prime Video offers a seven-day trial period for the Premium Plus plan. Following the trial, unless cancelled at any time, the subscription will continue at the standard rate.
get 7-day free trial of peacock via prime videoMore on each live TV streaming option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month Directv free trialNBC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the TV movie at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo Fubo
Five-day free trial; packages from $64.99 per month ($54.99 for first month) Fubo Free trialNBC is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.
Sling
Plans from per $19.99 per month Get SlingIn select markets, NBC is included in Sling’s budget-friendly Select plan, from $19.99 per month; Sling’s Blue plan, from $45.99 per month; and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month. Visit Sling.com to check station availability.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+Watch NBC with Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
Where to Watch Emmys Red Carpet 2026
E!’s annual red carpet coverage, Live From E!: Countdown to the 2026 Emmys, begins at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. Like NBC, E! is similarly available to stream live via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Emmys Nominations 2026
For 2026, The Pitt leads all nominees with a total of 25. Hacks landed 24 noms (a record for a comedy series for noms in a single year) and Widow’s Bay earned 19 (leading all new shows). See the full list of 2026 Emmys nominees here.
Emmys Winners 2026
The Hollywood Reporter will update its winners’ list as they’re announced live.
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