Daytime Emmys 2024 Livestream: How to Watch the Awards Ceremony Online for Free

Quick Answer: You can watch the 2024 Daytime Emmys with a Paramount+ With Showtime subscription, or a free trial to DirecTV Stream or fuboTV.

Are you a lover of all things soap operas, talk shows, culinary competitions, game shows and more? Well, we’ve found the best ways to watch the Daytime Emmy Awards for free to celebrate the outstanding achievements of your favorite shows.

The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is happening at the Westin Bonaventure hotel in downtown Los Angeles, with actress Melody Thomas Scott, producer Edward J. Scott, and public television host and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich are set to receive Lifetime Achievement honors for their contributions to the world of Daytime television.

But, for any non-TV royalty, there are a couple of ways to tune in live (even if you don’t have cable). Below are a few ways to watch the Daytime Emmys online in 2024, including a way to stream the awards show for free.

How to Watch the Daytime Emmys Online Without Cable

The 2024 Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards are airing live on CBS, but cord-cutters can tune in using any live TV streaming service that carries the channel. Below are some of the best live TV streaming services with CBS.

Stream the Daytime Emmys with DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream carries CBS in its Choice package, and offers a five-day free trial to start, making it our top choice for anyone looking to livestream the Daytime Emmys without cable. After the trial period, DTV Choice costs $83.99 a month for two months, and then the price goes up to $108.99 a month.

Stream the Daytime Emmys with Paramount+ With Showtime

Paramount+ will simulcast Daytime Emmy Awards when they air live on CBS, but fans will need the service’s Paramount+ with Showtime plan to watch. The plan comes with a seven-day free trial, then costs $11.99 a month to continue your subscription. You can also just stream the ceremony on-demand the day after it airs with the Essential plan for just $5.99/month.

Stream the Daytime Emmys with fuboTV

Another great live TV streaming service that carries CBS for watching the Daytime Emmys (and offers a free trial) is fuboTV. The free trial lasts for a day, and then you’ll have to pay $74.99 a month to keep the service. Besides CBS, you get more than 180 channels in fubo’s most affordable Pro plan.

Stream the Daytime Emmys with Sling

Sling is a great live TV streaming option if you just want a select lineup of popular channels. The service’s 42-channel Blue package carries CBS for the Daytime Emmys, and it starts at just $40 a month. Even better: Sling is running a deal right now that gets you $25 off your first bill.

Stream the Daytime Emmys for Free

Want to livestream the 2024 Daytime Emmys for free? Be sure to take advantage of one of the free trials from DirecTV Stream or fuboTV. Either free trial will let you watch the Daytime Emmys for free, as long as you cancel before the trial is over. You will need to enter a payment method when you sign up, but you won’t be charged anything if you cancel.

If you’re looking to just watch the Daytime Emmys on-demand after it airs, you can also stream the awards ceremony with a 7-day free trial for Paramount+’s Essential plan.

When Are the 2024 Daytime Emmys? Date, Start Time

The 2024 Daytime Emmys are happening tonight, Friday, June 7. The CBS broadcast is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

2024 Daytime Emmys Host, Nominations, Presenters

Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner are set to host this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards. The two are also nominated for Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily), while Entertainment Tonight is also up for Outstanding Entertainment News Series. The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful and Netflix’s African Queens docudrama are the most-nominated shows, leading the pack tied with 12 nominations each.

The ceremony will also celebrate Y&R icon Melody Thomas Scott and producer Edward J. Scott by honoring them with Lifetime Achievement awards. The presenter lineup includes Kristos Andrews, Lidia Bastianich, Lauralee Bell, Eric Braeden, Steve Burton, Derrick Campana, Kelly Clarkson, Stefan Dennis, Zooey Deschanel,  Scott Evans, Jackée Harry, Amelia Heinle, and Annie Jones, among others. The Talk hosts Amanda Kloots and Jerry O’Connell will also make special appearances.