Prime Video Will Stream Emmy Awards Starting in 2027
The Television Academy reached a six-year deal to broadcast the ceremony globally on the streaming platform.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Television
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The Television Academy will move the annual Emmy Awards to Prime Video beginning in 2027. The ceremony will be available to stream for free in more than 240 countries without a subscription.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to significantly expand the international reach of the awards while providing year-round opportunities to engage audiences with television creators.
The awards ceremony will be accessible in more than 240 countries and territories. This move replaces the previous broadcast rotation that included ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC.
The players
Television Academy
The professional honorary organization responsible for the advancement of the television arts and sciences and the presentation of the Emmy Awards.
Prime Video
The subscription-based video streaming and rental service operated by Amazon that provides access to original content and licensed media.
The details
The Television Academy signed an exclusive global agreement that brings the awards to Prime Video for a period of six years. The ceremony, which has been held annually since 1949, will no longer be tied to the legacy network rotation.
Timeline
The first Emmy Awards ceremony was held in 1949.
The final broadcast of the legacy network rotation occurs in September 2026.
Prime Video begins exclusive global broadcasting in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This transition signals a major shift in the distribution of prestige television events away from traditional linear networks. It follows a broader industry trend where award ceremonies move to digital platforms to capture global audiences.
Viewers worldwide will be able to stream the awards ceremony for free without needing a Prime subscription. This change removes the traditional barrier of requiring access to specific terrestrial network channels to view the live broadcast.
The takeaway
The move to a global streaming model reflects the changing habits of television audiences who increasingly prefer digital access over scheduled broadcast television. Fans can expect future ceremonies to prioritize accessibility across international borders.
Further reading
For more context on recent shifts in the industry, explore our coverage of Television.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Qazinform.
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