What to Expect from the Emmys and How to Watch the Ceremony

The 2025 Emmy Awards are just around the corner, promising a night filled with excitement and anticipation. Iconic shows such as Adolescence, The White Lotus, Severance, and The Penguin are in the running for prestigious awards. Owen Cooper, a 15-year-old star from Adolescence, could make history as the youngest male actor to win an Emmy, which adds a compelling twist to the evening.

Following a tumultuous year for late-night shows, there's also significant support for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which may snag its first Outstanding Talk Series Emmy despite its recent cancellation.

The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday evening at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. This year's host will be US comedian Nate Bargatze, known for his family-friendly humor. He aims to keep the proceedings light-hearted and plans to incentivize brevity in acceptance speeches with a charity donation scheme linked to speech lengths.

The nomination lists are dynamic, encompassing dramatic and comedic favorites. In the drama sector, contenders include The White Lotus and Andor, while the comedy nominees feature previous winners like The Bear and Hacks.

With the awards segmented into three categories—comedy, drama, and limited series—the competition this year is noticeably fierce. Shows like Adolescence have made headlines not just for their storytelling but also for innovative techniques like one-take filming.

How to Watch the Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards will kick off at 17:00 PT / 20:00 ET on Sunday, translating to 01:00 BST on Monday for UK viewers. In the US, CBS will broadcast the event live, and it will also stream on Paramount+. Unfortunately, there is no live broadcast available in the UK, but viewers can follow along on the BBC News website.

As related categories have already been announced during the Creative Arts Emmys, the ceremony will primarily focus on high-profile awards.