When the Daytime Emmy Awards Air on Television
The Daytime Emmy Awards typically air on a Sunday in mid-June or early July on CBS, with the ceremony also available for live streaming on Paramount+ and the official Emmys website Emmys.com. The broadcast usually starts in the evening Eastern Time and runs for approximately two hours, with pre-show coverage beginning earlier.
CBS serves as the primary broadcast network for the ceremony, and the show is simultaneously live-streamed on Paramount+ for cord-cutters and international viewers. The exact start time is usually listed as 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on the CBS schedule, with the red carpet pre-show starting 30 minutes prior.
How to Watch the Daytime Emmy Awards
Viewers can watch the ceremony live on CBS, stream it on Paramount+, or access the live stream through the official Emmys website Emmys.com. The live stream is available to all viewers in the United States without a paywall, and international audiences can often watch via the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences partner platforms.
For those who miss the live broadcast, CBS and Paramount+ typically make the ceremony available on demand shortly after it ends. Replays often air on affiliated networks and are accessible through cable provider apps and the CBS Sports platform CBS Sports.
What the Daytime Emmy Awards Cover and Who Nominates
The Daytime Emmy Awards honor outstanding achievement in American daytime television programming, including drama series, talk shows, game shows, and morning programs. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, also known as the Television Academy, administers the awards and sets the eligibility window and voting rules Emmys.com.
Eligibility and Categories
To qualify, a program must air during daytime hours, generally between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern, and meet minimum episode and air-date thresholds. Key categories include Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Talk Show, Outstanding Game Show, and individual performance awards for hosts, actors, and hosts of daytime programs.
Recent Trends and Viewership
In recent years, the ceremony has seen a shift toward shorter formats and increased digital integration, with highlights and winner announcements shared in real time on social media platforms. The event remains a key industry benchmark for daytime programming, with networks and streaming services using nominations and wins as marketing assets.