The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards — Everything You Need To Know About This Year’s Ceremony
Soap fans are gearing up for daytime’s biggest night of the year as the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards approach. That evening is when the casts and crews of General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, and, for the first time, Beyond the Gates, will come together to see who takes home the gold. Of course, as preparations for the gala ceremony are underway, fans naturally have a host of questions about this year’s big event honoring the best in daytime television from 2025, and we’re here to answer them!
When Are the 2026 Daytime Emmys?
The 2026 Daytime Emmys are scheduled to take place on Friday, October 30. And as with last year’s event, there will be no separate Creative Arts ceremony, with all trophies being awarded together during the same show.
Where Are the 2026 Daytime Emmys Being Held?
The 2026 Daytime Emmys will take place at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
How Can I Watch the 2026 Daytime Emmys?
Fans can view the ceremony when it streams live on October 30. It will be available on the official National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) website at watch.theemmys.tv or via the official The Emmys app.
The Daytime Emmys have not been televised since 2024, when the ceremony was broadcast on CBS.
Who is Nominated for 2026 Daytime Emmys?
The full list of Daytime Emmy Award nominations was released on July 14, and we have a complete rundown of all the daytime drama nominees.
Who is Receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award?
This year, the Lifetime Achievement Award will go to daytime icon and GH star Genie Francis, who debuted as Laura Webber back in 1977. During her storied career, the actress also appeared as Diana Colville on DAYS, Ceara Connor on All My Children, and Genevieve Atkinson on Y&R.
Who is Hosting the 2026 Daytime Emmys?
The host of this year’s ceremony has not yet been revealed, but last year, the evening was hosted by Mario Lopez, who, in addition to his work as a host for Extra, has also appeared in daytime as B&B‘s Dr. Christian Ramirez. Entertainment Tonight hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner guided the evening for the three years prior to that.
Who Were the 2026 Daytime Emmy Winners?
We won’t know who takes home the awards at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys until the ceremony is held in October. But here’s a complete list of winners from the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, held last year in Los Angeles.
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