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2026 Emmy Winner Predictions
Prestige Junkie Pundits is your source for 2026 Emmy winner predictions from The Ankler’s Katey Rich and Christopher Rosen and a dozen more top awards experts.
This year’s Emmy Awards — which will take place in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 14, with host Mariska Hargitay, and air live on NBC while streaming on Peacock — were led in the drama categories by HBO Max’s The Pitt, which secured 25 nominations, and in the comedy categories by HBO Max’s Hacks, which received 24 nominations. Other big nominees include Apple’s drama Pluribus and Apple’s comedy series Widow’s Bay — freshman shows that are expected to win major Emmy Awards, including best lead actress in a drama series for Pluribus’ Rhea Seehorn and best lead actor in a comedy series for Widow’s Bay star Matthew Rhys.
The Ankler’s Prestige Junkie Pundits weigh several different metrics when making their predictions, including critical success, past Emmy Awards history and how well each show has campaigned in Los Angeles. Take a look around to see where the awards experts agree — and where they’re expecting different outcomes.
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Emmy Predictions by Category
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