Emmys 2020: Everything you need to know about how to watch & more

The Emmys 2020 are premiering tonight so make sure you know how to watch live and what time they start with our helpful guide!

There might be a pandemic raging across the globe, but the show must go on! The 72 Primetime Emmy Awards are still going to air according to plan on Sunday, although the event will be semi-virtual and different than what we’ve seen in the past. So, what do you need to know to watch Emmys 2020 live and on time tonight?

When are the Emmys 2020, and how can you watch?

The award show will air live coast-to-coast tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC, which is available through cable subscribers and several streaming services such as Hulu’s Live TV and fuboTV. If you miss the live showing, Hulu will have the complete show available by next-day viewing in their catalog.

Emmys 2020: Who is hosting the show?

Last year, the Emmys went without a host, which many felt was a good decision from the academy. Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the award show this year for the third time.

He previously hosted the Primetime Emmys in 2012 and 2016. Instead of hosting the show from the Microsoft Theatre, Kimmel will present it from the Staples Center to allow for more room to do things virtually.

According to Entertainment Tonight, there will be no live audience. Cameras have been set up in more than 140 locations so that nominees can be included live rather than solely through video conferencing apps.

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Emmys 2020: Is there any pre-show content to watch?

Since there will not be a red carpet this year, don’t expect as much pre-show content as in past years. However, many celebrities not in attendance will be dressing up at home and sharing photos and videos on their Instagram and other social media platforms.

Plus, celebrities scheduled to attend are sure to dress to the nines even if they don’t walk the red carpet. Entertainment Tonight is hosting an after-show that you can stream free on ETLive or via your Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.

Other pre-shows at home will be hosted by People, ABC, E!, and more. Most will be hosted via their websites or official YouTubes. If you prefer to stick to television, ABC is hosting a pre-show that kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET before the show.

Emmys 2020: What are the most significant nominations this year?

As Show Snob previously reported, Watchmen secured the most nominations this year and is expected to sweep the show after scoring multiple TCA awards. Beyond that, other big nominees this year include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Ozark, Succession, Schitt’s Creek, and The Mandalorian.

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The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards air tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC.

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