Mariska Hargitay, the longtime star and executive producer of Law & Order: SVU, will serve as host of the 78th Emmy Awards this September — a choice that aligns a familiar television face with NBC’s 100th anniversary and gives the network’s broadcast a clear storytelling focus. The announcement sets the stage for a live telecast that aims to spotlight the industry’s craft as much as its stars.
The show is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14, airing live from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on NBC at 8/7c, with simultaneous streaming availability on Peacock.
What to know at a glance
- Host: Mariska Hargitay — actor and executive producer, best known for Law & Order: SVU
- Event: 78th Emmy Awards
- Date and time: Monday, Sept. 14, 8/7c (live)
- Venue: Peacock Theater, L.A. Live, Los Angeles
- Where to watch: NBC (television) and Peacock (streaming)
- Notable context: The ceremony coincides with NBC’s 100th anniversary year
Hargitay, who helped develop and continues to steer one of network television’s longest-running dramas, framed the hosting role as a chance to celebrate the many people behind TV production. In her statement, she emphasized the privilege of honoring creators across disciplines — from performers to technical crews — and noted how television connects audiences through shared moments.
The selection of Hargitay signals a deliberate emphasis on storytelling and the craft of television at a time when networks are competing for audience attention across broadcast and streaming platforms. A well-known performer who also wears a producer’s hat may help the broadcast bridge industry insiders and mainstream viewers.
More details, including presenters and performers for the night, are typically released in the months leading up to the ceremony; nominations will follow on a separate timeline announced by the Television Academy.
For now, the marquee facts are set: a live, coast-to-coast telecast on NBC and Peacock, anchored by a familiar television figure during a milestone year for the network.
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