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Television Academy signs six-year deal to stream Emmy Awards on Prime Video

Starting in 2027, the ceremony will stream globally for free, ending decades of broadcast network rotation.

Updated Oct 6, 2026 · 20:53 UTC7 reports

The short version

  • Amazon secured exclusive global rights to stream the Emmy Awards for six years beginning in 2027.[Engadget · NBC News · ABC News]
  • The telecast will be free to access without an Amazon Prime subscription across more than 240 countries and territories.[Engadget · TechCrunch · NBC News · ABC News]
  • The agreement concludes the long-standing broadcast network rotation among ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.[Engadget · NBC News · ABC News]
  • Official terms remain undisclosed, though Deadline reports Amazon will pay $20 million to $25 million annually.[Engadget · TechCrunch · NBC News]

Key facts

  • Amazon signed a six-year deal with the Television Academy to exclusively stream the Emmy Awards beginning in 2027.[Engadget · TechCrunch · NBC News · ABC News]
  • The telecast will stream for free in over 240 countries and territories without requiring an Amazon Prime subscription.[Engadget · TechCrunch]
  • The contract ends the traditional rotation system shared among broadcast networks ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC.[Engadget · NBC News · ABC News]
  • Deadline reported that Amazon is paying between $20 million and $25 million per year for the broadcast rights.[Engadget]
  • The most recent ceremony on Sept. 14 drew 6.8 million viewers across NBC and digital outlets, down about 10% from the previous year.[NBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Official financial terms have not been disclosed by Amazon or the Television Academy.[TechCrunch · NBC News]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.