What to Expect at the 2025 Emmy Awards: Major Nominations, Red Carpet Details & How to Watch
From red carpet glitz to tight races between favorites like Severance and The Studio, this year’s Emmys promises surprises and first-time wins.
The spotlight is firmly on Apple TV+’s Severance, which heads into Emmy night with a massive 27 nominations and six Creative Arts Emmys already won.
Meanwhile, Seth Rogen’s comedy The Studio has also made waves, grabbing nine early wins and a total of 23 nominations, making it a major contender.
Other top-nominated shows include:
HBO’s The Penguin – 24 nominations
HBO’s The White Lotus – 23 nominations
Newcomers The Pitt and The Studio – Both in the spotlight for possible breakout wins
Returning hits like Hacks and The Bear face stiff competition
🕘 When Are the Emmys?
📍 Date: Sunday, Sept. 15, 2025
📍 Location: Peacock Theater, Downtown Los Angeles
📺 How to Watch the Emmy Awards
📡 Live Broadcast: CBS
🌐 Streaming: Paramount+ subscribers can watch the full show live.
💃 When Does the Red Carpet Start?
⏰ Red Carpet Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET
📺 Entertainment Tonight’s preshow kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on CBS with red carpet highlights and interviews.
🎤 Who’s Hosting This Year?
Comedian Nate Bargatze will take center stage as this year’s Emmy host. His rise to fame gained momentum after his acclaimed appearance on Saturday Night Live in Season 49.
He takes over from last year’s memorable father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy.
🌟 First-Time Nominees in the Spotlight
This year also features 33 first-time performer nominees, setting the stage for fresh faces to shine alongside Emmy regulars.
The mix of new shows and reliable fan-favorites suggests more shake-ups and emotional speeches than in years past.
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