Emmy Awards 2026: The Pitt Leads With 25 Nominations

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The awards can be watched live in India on JioHotstar at 4:30 AM IST on September 15.

The Pitt has emerged as the frontrunner this year, earning an impressive 25 nominations. The series' strong showing places it at the centre of the awards race, with several major categories expected to feature the show and its talent.

Coming in just behind The Pitt is Hacks, which has secured 24 nominations. Hacks has set a new record for the highest number of nominations ever received by a comedy series.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be a significant night for women in television. The awards will honor the shows, performances, and stars that have made an impact over the past year.

## What to expect The live broadcast will begin at 4:30 AM IST on September 15 in India, and viewers can tune in to JioHotstar to catch the ceremony. For those unable to catch the ceremony in real time, the event will also be made available on video-on-demand.

## Why it matters The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be a celebration of the best in American television, with several shows and performers competing for top honors. The awards will be a significant night for women in television, with many female-led shows and performers nominated for awards. The ceremony will be a major event in the entertainment industry, with many of the biggest names in television in attendance.