Emmy Awards Moving To New Streamer In $90 Million Deal Starting In 2027

Published Oct 6, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.After airing on the broadcast networks for several decades, the Emmy Awards are officially moving to a streaming platform in 2027. Variety reports that starting with the 2027 telecast, the Primetime Emmys will stream live on Prime Video in a six-year deal reportedly worth $90 million. That breaks down to $15 million per year, which is $5 million to $7 million higher than what ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox were paying for the domestic rights to air the awards show. Prime Video's deal is different, of course, because the Amazon-owned streamer is available in hundreds of countries around the world. In a statement, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios' Mike Hopkins said that the deal "makes sense, particularly when you look at it over a long-term situation." Even though this agreement is for six years, the executive is hopeful that it will be extended as part of a "long-term partnership." Despite moving to a streamer, viewers won't have to subscribe to Prime Video in order to watch the Emmy Awards, as it will be available for free on the platform. The Creative Arts Emmys and Daytime Emmys might eventually stream on Prime Video as well, but nothing has been made official on that front yet. However, TV Academy chair Cris Abrego said he and the team want this to be more than a one-night event. "The Hall of Fame has really grown into something pretty incredible and special. That could be something," he said. "Our TV Academy Honors events. The interviews we do. There's a lot of opportunity to create content that builds to the Emmys." More to come...