Get Ready for the 2025 Emmys: What You Need to Know!

Mon Oct 20 2025 22:57:31 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

The Emmys are just around the corner! Discover the key nominees, hosting details, and how to watch this prestigious ceremony, set to take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

The 2025 Emmy Awards are almost here, set for Sunday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Expect to see fierce competition from popular shows like 'Adolescence', 'The White Lotus', and 'Severance', with 15-year-old Owen Cooper aiming to become the youngest male winner in Emmy history. Comedian Nate Bargatze will take the stage as host, promising a night of fun with a twist – he has threatened to decrease a charity donation for each lengthy speech! Tune in to CBS and Paramount+ for the live show or follow along on the BBC News website.

Adolescence, The White Lotus, Severance, and The Penguin are just a few of the TV shows battling it out later at the Emmys, the television industry's most prestigious awards ceremony.

Owen Cooper, the 15-year-old British star of Adolescence, Netflix's series about a teenager accused of murder, could become the youngest male actor ever to win an Emmy.

Meanwhile, a campaign led by US chat show hosts following the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert might see the program win outstanding talk series for the first time.

The ceremony will take place on Sunday evening at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

The Studio, Andor, Hacks, Slow Horses, The Bear, Nobody Wants This and The Last of Us are among other shows competing for top prizes.

Who is hosting the Emmys?

US comedian Nate Bargatze is this year's Emmys host. While not yet a household name in the UK, Bargatze has gained popularity in the US, selling more tickets to his shows than any other stand-up last year. He’s known for his family-friendly humor and has promised a unique twist during the event by tracking acceptance speech lengths with a charity donation attached.

Which TV shows are nominated?

This year's nominations include incredible rivals in three main categories: comedy, drama, and limited series. Outstanding drama contenders feature The White Lotus, Andor, and Severance. Comedy nominees include The Bear and Hacks. Notably, the limited and anthology series category shines a spotlight on Adolescence among a competitive field.

Record breakers and controversies

Owen Cooper, if victorious, would not be the youngest winner in Emmy history but could be the youngest to win in his category. Meanwhile, the talk series category stands under scrutiny due to the cancellation of Colbert's show and support from other hosts rallying behind him.

How to watch the Emmy Awards

The ceremony kicks off at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET on Sunday, or 1 AM BST on Monday for UK viewers. US viewers can tune in on CBS or Paramount+, while UK audiences can follow the action via BBC News's live updates.