Before the 2026 Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday via a live stream presented by “The Bear” star Liza Colón-Zayas, “Widow’s Bay” actor Jeff Hiller and Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego, the first two categories were unveiled on the “Today” show.
To be eligible for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, shows needed to have aired between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026.
Nominations for the 2026 Emmys dropped on Wednesday. (Pictured above: Noah Wyle on “The Pitt.”) Warrick Page/MAXMariska Hargitay (pictured above in September 2025) will host this year’s awards show. Getty Images
The 2026 Emmys — hosted by “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles — will air Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
The actress, notably, is the first woman to host the awards show in 15 years.
“Bringing important stories into the light has been the heartbeat of my career,” she gushed in a statement. “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
See the list of 2026 Emmy nominations below — with more updates to come as the nominees are unveiled on Wednesday.
This year’s Emmys will take place on Sept. 14. NBC via Getty Images
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
“Dancing With the Stars” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” “Survivor” “Top Chef” “The Traitors”
Outstanding Variety Series
“The Daily Show” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” “Late Show With Stephen Colbert” “Saturday Night Live”
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program
