Emmy Awards leave broadcast TV for Prime Video in 2027 under six-year deal
The Emmy Awards will stream exclusively and free on Prime Video worldwide starting in 2027 under a six-year deal.
TL;DR
- The Emmy Awards will move to Amazon Prime Video for an exclusive global streaming deal starting in 2027.
- The deal is for six years and includes streaming the awards for free to all audiences worldwide.
- This move ends the traditional "wheel-deal" broadcast rotation system that has been in place since at least 1994.
- The decision reflects a broader trend of audiences shifting from broadcast and cable TV to streaming services.
- Other awards shows like the Oscars and SAG Awards have also recently moved to streaming platforms.