Daytime Emmy Awards 2026 Date and Location
The Daytime Emmy Awards 2026 are scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. The ceremony is produced by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and typically airs on CBS in the United States. The event usually begins at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT, with a pre-show and main broadcast window. The 2026 date follows the academy's recent pattern of holding the ceremony in early June on the West Coast. For the latest official updates, you can check the academy's main site at theemmys.tv.
Eligibility and Categories for the 2026 Ceremony
Eligibility for the 2026 Daytime Emmys generally covers programming that first aired in the United States between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Categories include Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Game Show, Outstanding Morning Program, and Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series. The academy also honors daytime talk shows, children's programming, and lifestyle series. Nominees are typically announced in May 2026, with voting open to academy members. Detailed category rules and entry deadlines are published by the academy at theemmys.tv/awards/.
Recent Winners and Broadcast Information
The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards recognized shows such as General Hospital, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Sesame Street across multiple categories. The 2024 ceremony was held on June 7, 2024, and streamed live on CBS and Paramount+. For 2026, the broadcast is expected to follow a similar multi-platform distribution model. Streaming partners may include Paramount+ and Pluto TV, depending on the network's distribution strategy. Ratings trends show the ceremony drawing millions of viewers, with strong performance among daytime and streaming audiences. Additional broadcast details are usually confirmed by the network at cbs.com.