Why the Daytime Emmys Aren’t on TV This Year and Where You Can Still Watch the Drama Unfold

If you were planning to grab your popcorn, plop on the couch, and catch the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards live on CBS this fall, we’ve got some bad news. For the first time in years, the Daytime Emmys will not be televised, and no, this is not a storyline from your favorite soap. It’s real. The glitter, the gowns, the dramatic reaction shots — none of it is airing on your TV screen this year. So what happened, and where can fans still get their fix of Emmy glam?

No Red Carpet on CBS This Year

Historically, the Daytime Emmy Awards have been a staple on network television, most recently airing on CBS with a splashy live broadcast. But for the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, scheduled for October 17, 2025, CBS has opted not to renew its broadcast agreement. Translation: the Emmys have been left without a traditional home. Paramount Plus isn’t picking it up either, which means even streaming subscribers are out of luck on that front.

So Where Can You Watch the Daytime Emmys?

Don’t worry, the Emmys haven’t completely vanished into a soap opera plot twist. You can still catch the entire event via live stream at watch.theemmys.tv, available for free. That’s right — no cable bill required. The platform is accessible on Smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and good old-fashioned web browsers.

Why the Snub?

While the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences hasn’t released a juicy tell-all, it's likely a combination of ratings, budget cuts, and the ongoing shift in how people consume content. Let’s face it, network television isn’t exactly the hottest ticket anymore.

Final Scene: The End of an Era or a New Beginning?

The 2025 Daytime Emmys not being televised marks a huge shift for an awards show that’s been around for decades. But in a world where streaming is king and attention spans are shorter than a TikTok clip, maybe this is the evolution the Emmys need.

Will the move to online-only streaming breathe new life into the show or push it further into obscurity? That’s up to the fans. But one thing’s for sure — the drama continues, even if it’s no longer on prime-time TV.

Want to watch the drama unfold live? Mark your calendar for October 17 and head to watch.theemmys.tv. Don’t miss the glitz — just because it’s not on CBS doesn’t mean the tea won’t be piping hot.