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With returning hits like Severance and Andor alongside new treasures The Pitt and The Studio, 2025 has proven to be another outstanding year for television. These series represent just a fraction of the offerings. Severance has been declared Mashable’s top show of the year (to date), a sentiment echoed by the Television Academy, as it garnered the highest number of Emmy nominations this year, exceeding two dozen. Other favorites also received significant recognition from the Academy. Which shows will claim the top honors at the 2025 Emmys? Tune in to discover — here’s how you can catch the Emmys live, with or without cable, in 2025.

When will the 2025 Emmys take place?
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are set to occur at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 14, 2025, and will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Grammy-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze. For viewers with cable or over-the-air television, you can watch on your local CBS station, stream online via CBS.com, or log into the CBS app using your cable service provider.

No cable? No problem; we’ve compiled the best options for watching the Emmys live without cable below.

Who are the nominees for this year’s Emmys?
While FX shows dominated last year’s Emmy Awards, this year the major accolades are likely to favor Apple TV+. Both Severance and The Studio are strong contenders; the former has received 27 nominations, while the latter has 23, tying The Bear’s 2024 record for the most nominations for a comedy series in a single year. Other prominent contenders include The White Lotus (23 nominations), The Last of Us (16 nominations), Hacks (14 nominations), and The Penguin (24 nominations). To view the complete list of 2025 Emmy nominations, visit the Television Academy website.

How to view the Emmy Awards live without cable
This year, CBS will broadcast the Emmy Awards live, with its streaming service, Paramount+, also simulcasting the event. Only Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have the ability to stream the awards live; Paramount+ Essential subscribers can only view the show on demand the day after it airs.

Alternatively, you can utilize a digital TV antenna, which is a one-time purchase that grants access to all local channels — ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC — that are within range. The choice is yours.

If you are new to Paramount+, there’s good news. The streaming service is running a fall promotion until September 18 that provides savings on your subscription. We have collected the top offers for signing up below.

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Best overall: 50% off annual Premium subscriptions
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New subscribers can enroll in an annual Paramount+ Premium plan for just $59.99 until September 18. That’s 50% less than the typical annual rate and the same cost as the Essential plan on a regular basis. This allows you to watch the Emmy Awards live and enjoy ad-free viewing, the complete Showtime catalog, streaming of new episodes of Big Brother and FBI live, and much more throughout the year. While there isn’t a free trial available, the long-term savings are certainly beneficial. Essential subscriptions are also half price at just $29.99 until September 18, although these subscribers will not be able to watch the awards live.

Best for students: 50% off monthly Premium subscriptions
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Students wishing to catch the Emmy Awards can obtain a Paramount+ Premium subscription for just $6.49 per month (for a year) instead of the standard $12.99 per month. That’s a 50% discount compared to a regular subscription, and you can cancel at any time. You will need to verify your student status to access the deal.

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