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Prime Video has reached a deal to stream the Emmy Awards in the UK and more than 200 other countries starting from 2027 without requiring viewers to pay for a subscription. The Television Academy chairman noted that this move allows global audiences to experience the ceremony live, enhancing its reach and cultural impact. Amazon’s Mike Hopkins emphasized Prime Video's commitment to delivering high-quality entertainment globally, highlighting their role in shaping the future of the Emmys alongside other major studios and networks under the Amazon umbrella.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-06,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
The Emmy Awards, a prestigious ceremony celebrating excellence in television, will move from broadcast networks to Prime Video starting in 2027 under a six-year deal between Amazon and the Television Academy. This marks an end to a seven-decade tradition where one of the four major U.S. broadcast networks aired the event annually since 1955. The shift signals the growing influence of streaming platforms, especially as they increasingly dominate categories like limited series and acting.
Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video, highlighted Amazon's honor in being entrusted with hosting the Emmys globally for six years across over 200 countries without requiring a subscription to watch it live. Cris Abrego, chairman of the Television Academy, emphasized continuity and global reach as key benefits of this partnership, suggesting that having one long-term home can enhance the event’s legacy while expanding its audience base internationally.
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Emmy Awards will be available to stream in the UK under new Prime Video deal
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The star-studded award ceremony, which celebrates the best in television, will soon have a new “dedicated home” on the platform and be available for audiences to stream in more than 200 countries from 2027.
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audiences → stud → 2027
The announcement on Tuesday did not disclose details of the deal, however, did state that viewers will not have to pay a subscription to stream the ceremony.
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viewers → disclose → ceremony
Cris Abrego, chairman of the Television Academy, said: “Television has never been more global, and the Emmys should be a celebration that the world can share.
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world → say → that
“Now Prime Video audiences in more than 200 countries will be able to experience the Emmys live with no subscription required.
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subscription → experience → Emmys
“Our broadcast partners have been tremendous stewards of the Emmys for many years, helping to build them into the cultural institution they are today.
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Having a dedicated home with Prime Video allows us to build on that legacy with unprecedented global reach and a broader commitment to the Television Academy and our mission throughout the year.
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us → have → year
“Amazon shares our deep respect for the history of the Emmys and brings the investment, innovation and scale to help us shape their next chapter.”
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It comes nearly a year after it was announced that the Oscars will be streamed on YouTube starting in 2029, leaving ABC.
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Oscars → come → ABC
The US TV network streamed the awards since 1976 and will continue to broadcast the event until 2028, which will mark the 100th Academy Awards.
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Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios said: “For nearly eight decades, the Emmys have recognised the best storytelling and talent in television, and we’re honoured that Prime Video will be trusted as the global home for this celebration over the next six years.
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“Streaming the Emmys free on Prime Video is another way we’re delivering the best in entertainment to our customers worldwide, and we look forward to collaborating with the Television Academy on this iconic event.”
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we → stream → event
The deal brings together two of the world’s biggest film studios, as well as streaming services and television networks including CBS and HBO Max, with popular titles such as Harry Potter, Top Gun and The Godfather brought under the same group.
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titles → bring → group
The mega merger will significantly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape, while in the UK, Skydance will control assets including Channel 5 and TNT Sports.
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Skydance → reshape → Channel
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