2026 Call for Entries

Eligibility Period

January 1 , 2025 — November 30, 2025

Entry Deadline

December 1, 2025

Emmy® Nominations

March 2026

Emmy® Awards Ceremony

May 16, 2026

Scroll down to view the Call for Entries Document (CFE), which includes the rules, categories, and other important information.

Select the triple arrows to expand or collapse all sections of the CFE, or select a single arrow to expand or collapse just that subsection. Click the PDF button to download the complete CFE or just the categories.

NEW FOR 2026:

Categories 532 & 533 - Talk Program
This category is intended for “talk” programs featuring more eclectic elements that go beyond the Interview/Discussion category. Example (national program): The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Category 534 - Content Shorts
Video content designed for a social media audience.