Amazon has secured the global rights to stream the Emmys under a six-year agreement, changing how the television awards ceremony will be distributed.
A new home for the Emmys
The agreement gives Amazon responsibility for streaming the Emmys worldwide. The deal marks a shift away from the event’s previous distribution model, known as the “Wheel Deal.”
Under that system, the gala rotated among major US broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. The new arrangement replaces that rotation with a six-year agreement centered on Amazon.
Why the deal matters
The change brings continuity to the Emmys’ streaming rights for the length of the agreement, rather than moving the event between the listed networks. It also places the global streaming role with one company instead of distributing it through the rotating network system.
The source does not provide financial terms or further details about the agreement. It confirms that Amazon’s rights are global and cover a six-year period.
What changes next
For the Emmys, the deal establishes Amazon as the streaming platform for the ceremony under the new rights arrangement. The move ends the “Wheel Deal” structure that previously shared the event among ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.