Lights, camera, action! America’s biggest TV awards show is finally here - and after last year’s virtual celebrations, the 73rd Emmy Awards is set to be better than ever before. Hosted live from Los Angeles, and with more streaming options than ever before, find out here how to watch the Emmys 2021 online live from wherever you are with the best free options explained.
Date: Sunday, September 19
Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT / 1am BST / 10am AEST (Mon).
US live streams: CBS (with cable) | Free FuboTV trial (opens in new tab) | Hulu
Watch anywhere: try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free for 30-days (opens in new tab)
Actor and comedian, Cedric The Entertainer will take to the stage for the first time to host this year’s ceremony, and the three-hour event will be presented in an outdoor pandemic-permitted Event Deck venue at LA Live.
With Netflix’s The Crown and Disney Plus series The Mandalorian taking the most nominations, other favorite contenders include the return of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Queens Gambit, and WandaVision with Marvel studios first-ever nomination.
Hollywood’s biggest stars are set to present the Emmy Awards, with last year’s award record-breakers, Kaley Cuco and Hailee Steinfeld from the cast of Schitt’s Creek handing out the gold awards.
Whether you’re tuning in to see red carpet arrivals, impromptu acceptance speeches, rehearsed jokes - or the grand reveal of the top-voted TV shows and actors - read on to discover how to watch the Emmys 2021 from wherever you are in the world.
How to watch a 2021 Emmys live stream from outside your country
If you're out of the country for the awards weekend, and there isn't local TV coverage, you can watch the 2021 Emmy Awards live online, you may run into issues accessing one of the live stream options due to geo-restrictions. However, there is a handy tool that can help you spoof your location to appear as if you're right at home.
A VPN is a simple (and completely legal) piece of software that allows you to alter your IP address and watch live or on-demand broadcasts like the Emmy Awards, along with all your favorite shows as if you were sat back at home.
Three simple steps to using a VPN to watch the 2021 Emmy Awards:
1. Download and install a VPN - we recommend ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the relevant server location - launch the VPN app, click on 'choose location' and select the right location i.e US for the Emmys on Paramount Plus
3. Head to the chosen broadcaster's live stream - in this case, head to either Paramount Plus (opens in new tab), or FuboTV (opens in new tab)
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The Emmy Awards 2021: The key nominations
Outstanding Drama Series
- Bridgerton
- Lovecraft Country
- The Boys
- The Crown
- The Handmaid's Tale
- The Mandalorian
- Pose
- This Is Us
Outstanding Comedy Series
- Blackish
- Cobra Kai
- Emily in Paris
- The Flight Attendant
- Hacks
- The Kominsky Method
- PEN15
- Ted Lasso
Outstanding Limited Series
- I May Destroy You
- Mare of Easttown
- The Queen's Gambit
-The Underground Railroad
- WandaVision
Outstanding Competition Program
- The Amazing Race
- Nailed It!
- RuPaul's Drag Race
- Top Chef
- The Voice
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
- Conan
- The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Find a full list of all the 2021 Emmy nominees here (opens in new tab).