Emmy Awards Move to Amazon Prime Video in Six-Year Deal
The Television Academy and Amazon Prime Video have signed a six-year agreement for exclusive global streaming of the Emmy Awards starting in 2027.
The Television Academy and Amazon Prime Video signed a six-year deal that makes Prime Video the exclusive global broadcaster of the Emmy Awards starting in 2027, according to zdnet.co.kr.
Under the agreement, Prime Video will stream the awards show globally to more than 240 countries for six years beginning in 2027. The Emmys will be free to watch on Prime Video even without a paid subscription.
The deal ends a rotating broadcast arrangement among US networks that lasted 77 years, with this year being the last under that system.
Background
The Emmy Awards began in 1949 and honor achievements in TV acting, production and writing. US networks ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC previously rotated as broadcasters. In a separate move, the Oscars will shift its broadcast to YouTube from 2029.
Quick answers
When will Amazon Prime Video start streaming the Emmy Awards?
The six-year agreement begins in 2027.
Do I need a paid Amazon Prime Video subscription to watch the Emmys?
No. The Emmys will be free to watch on Amazon Prime Video even without a paid subscription.
Which countries will get the Prime Video stream?
Amazon Prime Video will stream the Emmy Awards globally to more than 240 countries.