How to watch 2026 Emmys for free tonight, channel, nominees

US actress Zendaya accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for "Euphoria" onstage during the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September 12, 2022.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe 2026 Emmys are scheduled to transpire tonight. The Emmys will begin at 7 p.m. CT on NBC. You can watch the entire event for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. Notably, red carpet coverage at the Emmys will begin at 4 p.m. CT on Peacock.Where can you stream the Emmys for free tonight?The Emmys will be televised on NBC, which is available on DIRECTV and FuboTV. Both of these streaming services offer five-day free trials, so you can catch the event for free tonight. Who will host the Emmys for free tonight?The host of tonight’s Emmys will be Mariska Hargitay, who stars in the television show “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Hargitay will be the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years, as Jane Lynch was the last woman to do it in 2011. Who are some of the notable nominees tonight?Mark Ruffalo will be one of the notable nominees for an Emmy Award tonight, as he could win “Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series.” Ruffalo was nominated for his performance in the television show “Task.”Zendaya is another key name to look out for tonight, as she earned a nomination for her performance in the hit show ”Euphoria." Steve Carell will also be nominated for an Emmy Award this evening for his role in the show “Rooster.”Dave Chappelle announces dates for his 2026 Arena TourHow to watch ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ season 4 premiere for free tonightHow to watch ‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’ episode 7 semifinals for free tonightHow to watch ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Season 17 Reunion part 3 for free tonightHow to watch ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Season 3 premiere todayThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...