The 78th Prime Time Emmy Awards are set to unite Hollywood’s finest talent and honour the groundbreaking television productions of the year. The event is taking place in the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing up the celebrated lineup of drama, comedy and limited series to the world stage. 

Where To Watch Emmy Awards 2026 Live In India?

For Indian viewers, the ceremony will stream live during the early morning hours of Tuesday on 15th September 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the event live, the host line-up, and which shows dominate the nomination board. 

Details 

Event Information 

Event Name

78th Primetime Emmy Awards

Venue

Peacock Theater, Los Angeles, USA

India Broadcast Date

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Red Carpet / Pre-Show

4:30 AM IST

Main Ceremony

5:30 AM IST

Exclusive Indian Streaming Platform

JioHotstar

US Broadcast Networks

NBC and Peacock

Where To Watch Emmy’s In India? 

The Indian audience can watch the entire live show exclusively on JioHotstar. The platform will stream both award presentations and the red carpet pre-show. If you are unable to stream the live show early in the morning, the full ceremony will be available to watch on JioHotstar. 

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Who Is Hosting The 78th Emmy Awards?

If you are a fan of Law & Order special victim’s unit, you will love the fact that the star of the show, Mariska Hargitay is the solo show of the Emmy Awards 2026. Mariksa, herself being an Emmy winner, gave out a special message to the Indian audience. She said, “Namaste India, don't miss television's biggest night. 78th Emmy awards, streaming live only on JioHotstar.”

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Which Shows Are Expected At The Emmy Awards?

This year’s nomination list is a mix of widely acclaimed TV shows, dramas, fan favourites, comedy shows. The 78th Emmy Award nominations were announced on July 08, 2026, with standout series dominating the fields. 

The leaders of the pack are The Pitt (25 Nominations) and The Hacks (24 Nominations). The former is the HBO Max medical drama and the latter made Emmy history by securing the highest single-year nomination count ever recorded for a comedy series. 

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The other major contenders for various categories are: 

  • Widow's Bay: 19 nominations

  • Pluribus: 18 nominations

  • Beef (Season 2): 16 nominations

  • DTF St. Louis: 13 nominations

Other prominent series competing across major categories include The Gilded Age, Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, and Euphoria.

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Conclusion

The anticipation builds for television’s biggest across the world. The fans in India can look forward to an unforgettable celebration of entertainment, top hosts, and live coverage exclusively on JioHotstar. 

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