Television’s biggest night, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, arrives with a star-studded ceremony hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. For viewers in India, the event will be available to watch live through a dedicated streaming platform, requiring an early morning wake-up call to catch all the glamour and awards action as it happens from Los Angeles.
The ceremony celebrates the past year’s finest achievements in television, with top contenders including Apple TV+’s Severance (27 nominations), HBO’s The Penguin (24 nominations), and Netflix’s breakout limited series Adolescence (13 nominations). The event will feature numerous A-list presenters, including Sydney Sweeney, Jenna Ortega, and Stephen Colbert, ensuring a night of entertainment and recognition for television excellence.
Where to Watch the Emmy Awards Live in India
Indian audiences have one primary option for watching the Emmy Awards live.
JioHotstar holds the exclusive streaming rights for the Emmys in India. The live broadcast will begin on the platform at 5:30 AM IST on Monday, September 15, 2025.
This timing is due to the significant time difference between India and the United States’ West Coast, where the event is held live on Sunday evening. For viewers without a JioHotstar subscription, the platform occasionally offers free trial periods for new users, though this should be confirmed directly on its website.
Event Schedule and Ceremony Details
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The main ceremony begins at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Sunday, September 14, 2025, which directly translates to the early morning broadcast time in India.
For those interested in the pre-show festivities, including red carpet arrivals and fashion highlights, numerous international outlets provide coverage. While specific India-centric red carpet programming is not detailed in the available information, global pre-shows typically begin two to three hours before the main ceremony, which would be around 2:30 AM to 3:00 AM IST on JioHotstar or other international entertainment news channels available in India.
Host and Presenter Lineup
This year’s main ceremony is hosted by stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze, known for his dry wit and celebrated Netflix specials. He will be joined by a large roster of co-hosts and presenters, blending established veterans and popular new stars from acclaimed television series.
The confirmed list of personalities includes:
- Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, The White Lotus)
- Jenna Ortega (Wednesday, Scream)
- Stephen Colbert (The Late Show)
- Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt)
- Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU)
- Angela Bassett (9-1-1, American Horror Story)
- Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian)
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place)
- Jason Bateman (Ozark)
Major Nominees to Watch
The awards are presented across numerous categories, but several shows and performers are entering the night as front-runners.
Drama Series: The race for Outstanding Drama Series is highly competitive. Front-runner Severance (Apple TV+) is up against other acclaimed shows like The Last of Us (HBO), The White Lotus (HBO), The Pitt (HBO), Andor (Disney+), and Slow Horses (Apple TV+).
Comedy Series: The Outstanding Comedy Series category is led by The Studio (Apple TV+), which earned 23 nominations. It faces strong competition from previous winners The Bear (FX) and Hacks (HBO Max), along with Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) and Abbott Elementary (ABC).
Limited Series: In the Limited Series category, The Penguin (HBO) leads with 24 nominations. It competes with Netflix’s Adolescence and other anthologies like Black Mirror (Netflix).
Historic Potential Wins: Several nominations could result in historic victories. Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) could become the first Latino winner for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama. Selena Gomez, a producer on Only Murders in the Building, could become the first Latina woman to win in the Outstanding Comedy Series category if the show wins. At 77, Kathy Bates (Matlock) is now the oldest actress ever nominated in the Lead Drama Actress category.
How to Watch in the United States and Globally
For context on the global broadcast, viewers in the United States can watch the Emmys live on CBS or stream it simultaneously on Paramount+. Many other countries have specific broadcast partners, such as CTV in Canada, Canal+ in France, and Sky Italia in Italy, among others.
Miss the Live Broadcast? Here’s How to Catch Up
If waking up at 5:30 AM is not feasible, Indian viewers can likely watch a full replay of the ceremony on JioHotstar shortly after the live event concludes. The platform typically makes major award shows available on-demand for subscribers. Highlights, major winner announcements, and best red carpet moments will also be widely available on international entertainment news websites and social media platforms.
Credits CNN, Forbes
