Watch the Emmys 2025 for Free: Time, Live Stream, Nominations

The 2025 Emmy Awards are here, celebrating the best TV shows from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The ceremony airs tonight, September 14, on CBS and is also available for live streaming on Paramount+.

Leading with an impressive 27 nominations is Apple TV+’s “Severance,” with 10 nominations falling into major categories. “The Penguin” tops limited series nominations with 27, while “The Studio” is the most-nominated comedy and freshman series this year with 23 nominations.

The Creative Arts Emmys, which awarded non-major categories, took place earlier and saw “The Studio” win nine awards, including guest actor, cinematography, costuming, and production design, among others.

If you want to catch the Emmys without cable, here’s what you need to know for tonight’s show:

Date and Time: The Emmys start at 8 p.m. ET on September 14.
Channel: Tune in to CBS for the live broadcast.
Streaming: Watch on DIRECTV with a five-day free trial.
The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, presented to Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen this year for their philanthropic contributions, will be a highlight of the evening.

To watch the 2025 Emmys for free without cable, consider streaming services like DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Paramount+ Premium, each offering free trial periods. Comedian Nate Bargatze will host the ceremony, promising an entertaining night for all viewers.

As for the nominations, the top categories include Outstanding Comedy Series, Drama Series, Limited or Anthology Series, Reality Competition Program, Talk Series, and Scripted Variety Series. A star-studded lineup of presenters, including Stephen Colbert and Sydney Sweeney, add to the excitement of the evening, along with television mother-daughter pairings like Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. Enjoy the show!