Daytime Emmys 2026 to Stream on NATAS YouTube From Hollywood Palladium
The Young and the Restless leads the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards with 18 nominations, as the ceremony streams live for a second year on October 30, 2026.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium, with the ceremony livestreamed on the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' YouTube page, according to Deadline.
The red carpet preshow begins at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET, and the ceremony starts at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
The Young and the Restless leads the nominations with 18. Beyond the Gates follows with 15 and General Hospital with 13. Among talk shows, The Kelly Clarkson Show leads with 10 nominations in its final year.
The ceremony will present the Live Achievement award to actress Genie Francis. Expected presenters include Keke Palmer, Sunny Hostin, Derek Hough, Star Jones and Tamara Tunie.
Second year on YouTube
The Daytime Emmys aired on CBS from 2020 to 2024. This marks the second consecutive year the ceremony is available only via NATAS' YouTube page.
Quick answers
When are the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards?
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards take place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium.
How can I watch the Daytime Emmys?
The ceremony is livestreamed on the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' YouTube page, with the red carpet preshow at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET and the ceremony at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
Which show has the most Daytime Emmy nominations?
The Young and the Restless leads with 18 nominations, followed by Beyond the Gates with 15 and General Hospital with 13.