Streaming Guide for the 78th Emmy Awards on NBC
The 78th Emmy Awards, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, air live on NBC on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET. Viewers can stream the ceremony via services like DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock, with some offering free trials. E!'s red carpet pre-show begins at 5 p.m. ET on the same platforms.
The ceremony marks Hargitay's return as host after she won two Emmys earlier in the week for producing and directing the documentary "My Mom Jayne." The broadcast runs three hours from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with E!'s red carpet pre-show starting three hours before the main event.
Streaming options vary by platform. DirecTV and Fubo both offer five-day free trials, while Sling and Hulu + Live TV carry NBC without trial periods. Peacock lacks a direct free trial, but DirecTV Signature packages include two complimentary months of the service, and Prime Video subscribers can access a seven-day Peacock Premium Plus trial.
This streaming guide reflects the broader shift in awards-show viewing, as cord-cutters increasingly rely on live TV services rather than traditional cable. The free-trial options could drive short-term subscriber spikes for DirecTV and Fubo, while Peacock's bundled promotions may convert casual viewers into long-term users. For audiences, the multiple access points lower barriers to watching a major cultural event, potentially expanding the Emmys' reach beyond its traditional broadcast demographic.