Your Guide to Watching the 2025 Emmys for Free: Live Stream & More

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Mark your calendars! The 2025 Emmys will air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles this Sunday, celebrating the brightest stars in the entertainment industry.

Details about the 2025 Emmys

• When: The event kicks off on Sunday, September 14, at 8 p.m. ET, with the red carpet coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET.
• Where: Peacock Theater, Los Angeles
• Channel: CBS live stream
• Streaming: Available on DirecTV with a five-day free trial

This year’s ceremony promises to be unforgettable, featuring hotly nominated series like “Hacks” and “Severance.” Keep reading to find out more about the nominees and how you can watch the ceremony for free.

When to Tune In for the 2025 Emmys

The Emmy Awards will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 14, 2025. For those eager to catch the glamorous arrivals, a pre-show will air on CBS and Paramount+ starting at 7 p.m. ET.

How to Stream the 2025 Emmys

If you don’t have cable, no worries! You can stream the Emmys through DirecTV, which offers a five-day free trial to new subscribers.

Additionally, Paramount+ members can stream the event live. Other platforms like Hulu + Live TV also offer a three-day trial for those looking to catch the Emmys.

Hosting the 2025 Emmys

This year, comedian Nate Bargatze will host the awards, marking his debut in this role. He has been gathering tips from comedy legends, including Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien. As he puts it, “Just be yourself.”

Bargatze emphasizes the importance of keeping the atmosphere light: “I don’t want to be mean. I want everyone to enjoy the night.”

Notable 2025 Emmy Nominees

Leading the nominations this year is “Severance,” racking up an impressive 27 nods. Following closely are “The Penguin” with 24, and both “The White Lotus” and “The Studio,” each with 23 nominations.

Check out some of the key nominees for the 2025 Emmys:

Outstanding Drama Series

• “Andor”
• “The Diplomat”
• “The Last of Us”
• “Paradise”
• “The Pitt”
• “Severance”
• “Slow Horses”
• “The White Lotus”

Outstanding Comedy Series

• “Abbott Elementary”
• “The Bear”
• “Hacks”
• “Nobody Wants This”
• “Only Murders in the Building”
• “Shrinking”
• “The Studio”
• “What We Do in the Shadows”

Outstanding Limited/Anthology Series

• “Adolescence”
• “Black Mirror”
• “Dying for Sex”
• “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
• “The Penguin”

Best Variety Special (Live)

• “The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar”
• “Beyoncé Bowl”
• “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special”
• “SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert”
• The Oscars

Are you excited to see your favorite shows take home an Emmy this year? Make sure to catch all the action live on September 14!