Emmy Awards to move to Prime Video in 2027
Summary
The Emmy Awards will move from traditional broadcast TV to Amazon’s Prime Video starting in 2027 under a six-year deal. This ends over 70 years of the show being aired on major broadcast networks and makes the Emmys available on a streaming platform without a subscription fee.Key Facts
- The Emmy Awards have aired on broadcast networks since 1955.
- The new deal with Amazon’s Prime Video lasts six years, beginning with the 79th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2027.
- The Emmys will still be free to watch and won’t require a Prime Video subscription.
- Previously, the Emmys rotated annually among ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.
- The move reflects a trend toward streaming platforms hosting major award shows, similar to the Oscars going to YouTube in 2029.
- Emmy viewership has dropped from over 20 million at its peak to around 7 million now.
- Amazon hopes streaming can help grow Emmy audiences, especially younger viewers.
- Prime Video has experience broadcasting live events, including NFL games, which may help with the Emmys’ scheduling challenges.
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