Television’s biggest night has arrived. The 2025 Emmy Awards are set to dazzle as Hollywood’s top stars hit the red carpet and take to the stage to honor the year’s best in television. From breakout performances to powerhouse series, fans can expect emotional speeches, surprise wins, and plenty of must-see moments.
With viewers buzzing over whether beloved fan favorites or critical darlings will dominate, this year’s Emmys promise both glamour and drama. And with live coverage available across streaming and cable, there are more ways than ever to tune in and watch it all unfold.
When & Where to Watch the 2025 Emmy Awards Live
(Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)The 2025 Emmy Awards kick off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) and are expected to run approximately three hours, ending around 11 p.m. ET. Red carpet coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT), showcasing stars like Pedro Pascal, Jean Smart, Kristen Bell, and the casts of this year’s hit shows. The pre-show gives viewers a first look at the night’s fashion and early predictions for award winners. Here’s the complete list of nominations.
Cable Options for Streaming the Emmy Awards
For traditional viewers, the Emmys will air live on CBS, the official broadcaster. Major cable providers, including Xfinity, Spectrum, AT&T U-verse, DirecTV, and Dish, carry CBS. Tuning in on cable ensures fans catch every red carpet interview, live performance, and award announcement as it happens.
Important: Confirm that your package includes CBS to avoid missing the start of the red carpet or the main show.
Best Ways to Stream the 2025 Emmys Anywhere
Streaming fans have several options to watch the Emmys live on phones, tablets, or smart TVs:
- Paramount+ (live CBS streaming with a subscription)
- Hulu + Live TV
- YouTube TV
- FuboTV
- CBS website & app (requires TV provider login)
Viewers can stream every acceptance speech, live performance, and red carpet reaction without needing a cable box. It’s an easy way to watch the awards from anywhere: whether at home or on the go.
2025 Emmy Nominations & Host Highlights
This year’s Emmy nominations highlight the best of television over the past year. Apple TV+ drama “Severance” leads the pack with over two dozen nominations. Other contenders include HBO hits “The Penguin” and “The White Lotus,” and Apple TV+’s “The Studio.”
Limited series like “The White Lotus” are praised for standout performances and storytelling.
Actors competing for top honors include Pedro Pascal, Rashida Jones, Martin Short, Walton Goggins, and Cate Blanchett, alongside breakout stars capturing audience attention.
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host the ceremony, bringing his signature wit and relatable humor to the star-studded night. His easygoing style promises to keep the show lively while guiding viewers through red carpet arrivals, live performances, and award presentations.
