Awards season is still in full swing, and one of the most star-studded nights of the year takes place tonight: the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. Get ready for the winners to be unveiled on TV’s biggest night when the 2022 Emmys air on Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
This year’s ceremony will air live coast-to-coast on NBC and stream on Peacock for the first time.
With so many great shows out this past year, getting an Emmy nomination was particularly competitive. The category for best actress in a lead drama is extra stacked this year, with Euphoria’s Zendaya, Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh, Ozark’s Laura Linney, The Morning Show’s Reese Witherspoon, and Yellowjackets’ Melanie Lynskey going head to head.
Whether our favorite shows are snubbed or celebrated, we can’t wait to see how it all shakes down. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the upcoming Emmy Awards.
When are the 2022 Emmy Awards?
The 2022 Emmy Awards will be held Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Where will the 2022 Emmy Awards be broadcast?
You can watch the broadcast on NBC, while the pre-show red carpet coverage will air on E! starting at 6/5c.
How can I watch the 2022 Emmy Awards online without cable?
If you don’t have cable, you can stream the event live for the first time ever on Peacock. Don’t have a subscription? Now through September 30, new Peacock Premium subscribers can get an entire year of service for a discounted rate of just $1.99 a month.
Watch the Emmys live on Peacock this year, plus get access to hit shows including The Office, Law and Order, The Real Housewives, and more.
Who is hosting the 2022 Emmy Awards?
This year, the show will be hosted by award-winning actor, comedian and producer Kenan Thompson, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live. “Kenan is well-regarded as one of the funniest, likable, and accomplished performers of the last two decades, and his tenure on Saturday Night Live speaks for itself,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President of Live Events for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “We know he’ll bring an excitement and professionalism to the Emmy Awards that a show of this stature deserves,” he adds.
Who are the nominees for the 2022 Emmy Awards?
Some standout nominees are Sydney Sweeney with two nods for Euphoria and White Lotus, Ted Lasso with 20 total nominations—the most of any comedy show for the second year in a row—and Squid Game, the first non-English language show to be nominated for best drama. For the full list, check out the Emmy’s website here.