Mariska Hargitay Set to Emcee 2026 Emmy Awards Ceremony

WHO:

ABC News - Mariska Hargitay is 62 years old.

ABC News - Mariska Hargitay, star of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"

Variety - Mariska Hargitay, executive producer of "My Mom Jayne"

WHAT:

ABC News - Hargitay will be the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years, since Jane Lynch in 2011.

ABC News - The Emmy Awards will also soon be home to the Oscars, as the Peacock Theater is set to host both events.

ABC News - Hargitay has been nominated eight times for her role as detective Olivia Benson and won for lead actress in a drama series in 2006.

ABC News - "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" is set to surpass 600 episodes as its 28th season airs this fall.

ABC News - Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Rolling Stone TV Movies - Hargitay will be the first woman to emcee the show since Jane Lynch in 2011.

Deadline - The Emmy Awards will air on NBC.

WHERE:

ABC News - The Emmy Awards will be held at the Peacock Theater.

WHEN:

ABC News - Nominations for the Emmy Awards will be announced the day before the ceremony.

ABC News - The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on September 14.

WHY:

ABC News - Hargitay is a rare non-comedian to host the Emmys, a role held last year by Nate Bargatze on CBS.

ABC News - Hargitay may be a nominee again this year as the director and producer of “My Mom Jayne,” a documentary on her mother, Jayne Mansfield.

ABC News - Hargitay has been a long-time personality for NBC and has used her platform to advocate for sexual assault victims.

HOW:

ABC News - Nominations for the Emmy Awards will be announced by recent winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller at the Television Academy in Los Angeles.

ABC News - The Emmy Awards will also stream on Peacock.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 13:27 UTC)

Mariska Hargitay will make history as the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years, following Jane Lynch's turn in 2011. In a notable change, the Emmy Awards will soon take place at the Peacock Theater, which will also host the Oscars. Nominations for the Emmys will be revealed by recent winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller at the Television Academy in Los Angeles.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 02:52 UTC)

Mariska Hargitay, who is 62 years old, has been nominated eight times for her role as detective Olivia Benson and won an Emmy for lead actress in a drama series in 2006. This fall, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" will air its 28th season, surpassing 600 episodes, and Hargitay may receive another nomination this year for her work as the director and producer of the documentary “My Mom Jayne.” The Emmy Awards will stream on Peacock, with nominations announced the day before the ceremony.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 19:36 UTC)

Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, making her the first woman to emcee the show since Jane Lynch in 2011. The awards ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater on September 14 and will air on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Hargitay, known for her long-standing role on NBC and her advocacy for sexual assault victims, brings a significant presence to this year's event.