How to stream the 2021 Emmys (and what you need to know about the show)

It’s not that we ever have stopped love television, but it has come to play a bigger role in the lives of many people since the COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way we socialize. So even if you’ve never cared about the Emmy Awards before, you might be a little more invested this year and interested in seeing if your favorite midlife seizures end up winning an award. (And maybe you still don’t care, but then there’s not much here for you.)

In any case, the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards are tomorrow night (it’s Sunday, September 19, 2021), and there are several ways to tune in. Here is what you need to know.

How to watch the 2021 Emmys

Let’s start with the basics: the Primetime Emmy Awards 2021 will take place tomorrow afternoon in Los Angeles. Between the time differences and all the red carpets (even if there will be to be far less people than usual this year), the actual show will begin at 8:00 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m. PST and run for three hours.

Those with cable (or someone else’s login credentials) can easily watch the show live on their local CBS station, as well as people who don’t have cable, but have an antenna. functional television.

There are also plenty of streaming options out there, in particular: Roku, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, Sling TV, Fubo TV, and Paramount +, which is CBS’s streaming service. Yes, these are all paid subscriptions, but if you haven’t already used your free trial period with a particular service, you can still cash it now.

What you need to know about the 2021 Emmys

Cedric the Entertainer is hosting the Emmy Awards this year. Instead of the Microsoft Theater, this year’s show will take place at LA Live Event Platformbecause it offers both indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of room for physical distancing, because yes, we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Around 500 guests are expected.

You can find all the nominees and other information on the The Emmy Awards website.