Emmy Predictions 2026 - Which Program Will and Should Win in Variety Special (Live)?

The nominations have been announced for The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. So now, it's time to speculate on which nominees will and should win in each major category. Next up for analysis is Outstanding Variety Special (Live).

The Nominees Ranked By Which Should Win:

1. NBC's The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny
2. CBS' 68th Annual Grammy Awards
3. CBS' 78th Annual Tony Awards
4. ABC's The Oscars
5. CBS' 83rd Annual Golden Globes

The Nominees Ranked by Which Will Win:

1. NBC's The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny
2. ABC's The Oscars
3. CBS' 78th Annual Tony Awards
4. CBS' 68th Annual Grammy Awards
5. CBS' 83rd Annual Golden Globes

The ceremony in which the winners of The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed will air Monday, September 14 at 8/7c. on NBC and Peacock hosted by Emmy Award winner Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU). Technical awards will be announced during the Creative Arts ceremonies on September 5 and 6.