The Television Academy announced on Tuesday, July 7, that Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, will host the 78th Annual Emmy Awards. Hargitay, who is entering her 28th season as Detective Olivia Benson, expressed her honor at hosting the event, which falls on the 100th birthday year of NBC. She will be the first host not primarily known for comedy since 2008. The 2026 Emmys will also feature a new major prize, the Legacy Award, which will be presented to television programs that have made a "profound and lasting impact" on audiences and remain relevant to society, culture, and the industry. The 2026 nominees will be announced on Wednesday, July 8, live on Emmys.com, with past Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller reading the list. The primetime Emmys will be held at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Monday, September 14, at 8 p.m. ET, and will air live coast-to-coast on NBC and Peacock. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards will take place on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6.
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