2025 has been another fantastic year for television, with new shows like The Pitt and The Studio as well as returning favorites like Severance and Andor. Furthermore, those shows are only the beginning.
The Television Academy appears to agree that Severance is Mashable’s top show of the year thus far. With over two dozen nominations, it received more Emmys than any other show this year. The Academy has also given other shows we adored excellent marks. Which television shows will win the most Emmys in 2025? Here’s how to watch the Emmys live in 2025, with or without cable. You’ll have to see it to find out.
When are the 2025 Emmys?
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place in the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. Nate Bargatze, a comedian nominated for a Grammy, will emcee this year’s ceremonies. If you have cable or over-the-air TV, you can use your pay TV service provider to access the CBS app, watch online at CBS.com, or tune your TV to your local CBS station.
No access to a cable? The greatest methods to watch the Emmys live without cable are outlined below, so don’t worry.
Who are the Emmy nominees for this year?
Although last year’s Emmys were dominated by FX series, Apple TV+ is expected to lose this year’s big honors. With 27 nominations overall, Severance and The Studio are both on track to win big. The Studio’s 23 nominations tie The Bear’s 2024 record for the most nominations for a comedy series in a single year. The Last of Us (16 nominations), Hacks (14 nominations), The Penguin (24 nominations), and The White Lotus (23 nominations) are other prominent candidates. Visit the Television Academy website to view the complete list of 2025 Emmy nominees.
How to watch the Emmy Awards live without cable
Since CBS is airing the Emmys live this year, Paramount+, its streaming competitor, will also simulcast the event. The awards presentation will only be available for live streaming to Paramount+ Premium customers; Paramount+ Essential subscribers will only be able to view it on demand the day after it airs.
Conversely, you can also utilize a digital TV antenna, which is a one-time investment that will provide access to all nearby local networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. We’ll let you make the decision.
You’re in luck if you’re new to Paramount+. You may save money on your package during the streaming service’s fall deal, which runs through September 18. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the greatest offers for registering.
Top Paramount+ streaming deals
Best overall: 50% off annual Premium subscriptions
Through September 18, new members may get a yearly Paramount+ Premium plan for just $59.99. That is the same cost as the Essential plan on a typical day and half that of a typical annual plan. This means you can watch the Emmys live, watch the full Showtime collection without any ads, stream new episodes of FBI and Big Brother live as they air, and much more throughout the year. Even if there isn’t a free trial available, the long-term savings make it worthwhile. You won’t be able to watch the awards live, but essential subscriptions are also discounted by half, through September 18, at just $29.99.
Best for students: 50% off monthly Premium subscriptions
Instead of paying $12.99 a month, students who wish to watch the Emmy Awards can purchase a Paramount+ Premium subscription for just $6.49 (for a year). You have the option to cancel at any time, and it’s 50% less expensive than a regular subscription. To get the offer, all you need to do is confirm that you are a student.
Best for Walmart shoppers: Free Paramount+ Essential with Walmart+
A membership to Walmart+ is the present that never goes out of style. Similar to Amazon Prime, there are numerous benefits to subscribing outside free shipping. With their subscription, Walmart+ users may now take advantage of Paramount+ Essential for free. Although you can’t watch the Emmys live, you can watch the show on your Essential subscription once it airs. To get started, new members can also take advantage of a 30-day trial.
Another option for watching live: Get a digital antenna
A digital antenna is the greatest option to watch live and free TV broadcasts if you live somewhat close to the towers where your local station broadcasts. You can install these indoor antennas on your wall, hide them behind your television, and use them to get your local CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC stations, at the very least. Before buying, just make sure to verify the range and distance.
Your local broadcasts will sound clearer the closer you are. One of the suggestions from our pals at PCMag (owned by Ziff Davis, the publisher of Mashable) is this inexpensive one from Best Buy, which costs only $24.99. It has a 50-mile range, is multidirectional, and can be reversed to match your decor.
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