Emmys to Stream on Prime Video in $120M Six-year Agreement

WHO:

Boston.com - The Television Academy and Amazon are involved in the agreement.

Deadline - Amazon is the new rights holder for the Emmys.

WHAT:

Boston.com - The Emmys will move to Prime Video.

Deadline - The deal is worth more than $120 million over six years, translating to over $20 million per year.

Variety - The deal is believed to be worth around $15 million a year.

WHERE:

Boston.com - The Emmys will be streamed on Prime Video.

WHEN:

Boston.com - The agreement will take effect in 2027.

Deadline - The streaming of the Emmys will occur annually for the next six years.

WHY:

Boston.com - The shift to streaming services is due to their dominance in the prestige categories at the Emmys.

HOW:

Deadline - The partnership allows Prime Video to stream the annual TV awards ceremony.

(UPDATED October 6, 2026 14:04 UTC)

Amazon has secured the rights to stream the Emmys on Prime Video, marking a significant shift in how the prestigious awards will be presented. This agreement, which involves the Television Academy and is valued at over $120 million for six years, will take effect in 2027 and will see the Emmys streamed annually for the next six years. The move to streaming reflects the growing dominance of these platforms in the awards landscape.