The 2026 Emmys have officially commenced, with nominations being announced on Wednesday, July 8. Before the full list will be revealed by The Bear‘s Liza Colón-Zayas and Somebody Somewhere star Jeff Hiller, the first handful of nominations were revealed live on NBC‘s Today.
This year’s ceremony will keep things within the NBC family, as Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay will make her Emmys hosting debut during the September 14 show. “Bringing important stories into the light has been the heartbeat of my career. It’s my great honor to host the 78th Emmy Awards — in the 100th birthday year of my beloved NBC — and celebrate this extraordinary community of storytellers,” she said in a statement.
The Emmy winner continued, “Whether it’s an actor or a director, a costumer or a sound designer, we are all so privileged to take part in creating television that unites us. Regardless of how, where, or when we watch, we are together in our laughter, our tears, our love of stories — and our delighted anticipation to see what happens next.”
Last year’s big winners included The Studio for Outstanding Comedy Series, The Pitt for Outstanding Drama Series, Seth Rogen and Jean Smart for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy, and Noah Wyle and Britt Lower for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy.
Scroll down to see which shows will be up for TV’s top awards at the 2026 Emmys later this year.
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
Dancing With the Stars
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors
Outstanding Variety Program
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Saturday Night Live
2026 Primetime Emmys, Monday, September 14, 8/7c, NBC and streaming live on Peacock