2025 Daytime Emmy Awards Set For October 17 With Star-Studded Presenters

The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on October 17, 2025, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California and will stream live exclusively on the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) website and The Emmys app. Mario Lopez, known for 'Saved By the Bell' and hosting 'Access Hollywood,' will host the ceremony, which has expanded to 37 categories this year, including new competitive awards such as Best Culinary Cultural Series and Best Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series. A diverse group of 19 presenters from daytime dramas, talk shows, culinary, and lifestyle programs will participate, including stars from 'General Hospital,' 'Days of Our Lives,' 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' and 'The Young and the Restless.' Deborah Norville, recognized as the longest-serving female anchor in American television history, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. NATAS President & CEO Adam Sharp highlighted the lineup's reflection of daytime television's vibrancy and diversity, aiming for an unforgettable celebration of daytime industry achievements. Fans can attend the ceremony by purchasing tickets via Ticketmaster, while those watching remotely can access the stream online.