Award season continues this month with a range of events celebrating achievements in film, television, music, and anime. Shows like the Anime Awards show and other global ceremonies highlight creative talent and popular performances across industries.
While major events such as the Tony Awards are scheduled for June 2026, May still offers plenty for fans to follow. Here, we bring you the full award show schedule for May 2026 and how fans can enjoy watching the ceremonies.
BAFTA Television Awards – May 10, 2026
BAFTA | Credit: BAFTA
The BAFTA Television Awards will take place on May 10, 2026, celebrating excellence in British television across acting, writing, presenting, and production, and honoring outstanding creative work from both British and international talent. The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards were announced on March 24, 2026.
The ceremony will be hosted by Greg Davies and held at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Viewers in the UK can watch the event on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Information about its availability in the US has not been confirmed yet.
Academy of Country Music Awards – May 17, 2026
Academy of Country Music Awards | Credit: ACM Country
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards are set for May 17, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The award show will be hosted by Shania Twain. The event celebrates top talent in country music and will feature performances from artists like Blake Shelton, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, and Thomas Rhett, along with many others. The ceremony will stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 8 p.m. ET.
Anime Awards – May 23, 2026
Anime Awards | Credit: Crunchyroll
The Anime Awards are scheduled for May 23, 2026, celebrating some of the biggest achievements in anime from the past year. Crunchyroll revealed the nominations for the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards on April 2, 2026, featuring popular titles like Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. The event will be held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan. Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira will return as co-hosts for the fourth year in a row. Fans around the world can watch the ceremony live through Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, making it easy for global audiences to join in.
Sports Emmy Awards – May 26, 2026
Sports Emmy Awards | Credit: The Emmys
The Sports Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in American sports television, honoring work in live events, studio shows, documentaries, journalism, and technical production. The 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards will be held on May 26, 2026, in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the ceremony (Variety). The event will be streamed live, allowing viewers to watch the awards online through the official platform at watch.theemmys.tv/sports.
News & Documentary Emmy Awards (News categories) – May 27, 2026
Primetime Emmy Award Statue | Credit: Bill Ingalls/CCA 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
The News and Documentary Emmy Awards (News Category) are set to take place on May 27, 2026, honoring excellence in American national news coverage. Organized by NATAS, these awards recognize outstanding work in journalism and reporting. The ceremony is part of a two-night event, with the first night focused on news and the second on documentaries. Amber Ruffin will host the news categories, and the event will be held at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York. Viewers can watch the ceremony live online at watch.theemmys.tv.
News & Documentary Emmy Awards (Documentary categories) – May 28, 2026
News & Documentary Emmy Awards | Credit: The Emmys
The News & Documentary Emmy Awards (Documentary Categories) will be held on May 28, 2026, as the second night of the event, focusing on outstanding documentary work. Organized by NATAS, the ceremony honors excellence in documentary filmmaking and storytelling. Michael Ian Black will host the event, which will take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York. Viewers can watch the ceremony live online at watch.theemmys.tv.
Golden Trailer Awards – May 28, 2026
Golden Trailer Awards | Credit: Golden Trailer Awards
The Golden Trailer Awards 2026 will take place on May 28, 2026, celebrating excellence in marketing for film, television, and streaming content. The awards honor trailers, teasers, TV spots, posters, and creative campaigns that capture audience attention. Known for its fun and fast-paced style, the show highlights work that is as impactful as the content it promotes.
This year’s nominations for the 26th Golden Trailer Awards were recently revealed, with IT: Welcome to Derry leading the pack with nine nominations, followed by FX’s Alien: Earth with eight. The ceremony will be hosted by comedian Morgan Jay at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. Fans can watch the award ceremony live on the official Golden Trailer Awards YouTube channel.
Peabody Awards – May 31, 2026
Peabody Awards | Credit: Peabody Awards/CCA 2.0/Wikimedia Commons
The Annual Peabody Awards will take place on May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Now in its 86th year, the Peabody Awards honor powerful and meaningful stories across entertainment, documentary, news, podcasts, and more.
The winners were officially announced on April 23, 2026, ahead of the ceremony where they will be recognized. The event also serves as Peabody’s main fundraising program, supporting its ongoing initiatives. While full broadcast details are not yet available, the ceremony is usually shared on digital platforms, with highlights available on the official Peabody Awards website and the official YouTube channel.
With award season in full swing and many more ceremonies lined up in the coming months, there is plenty for fans to look forward to. From major industry events to fan-favorite shows, the celebrations of talent and creativity are far from over. We will continue to keep you updated on upcoming award shows and where you can watch them.
Award ShowEvent DateWhere to WatchBAFTA Television AwardsMay 10, 2026BBC One and BBC iPlayer (UK)Academy of Country Music AwardsMay 17, 2026Prime Video and the Amazon Music channelAnime AwardsMay 23, 2026Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and TwitchSports Emmy AwardsMay 26, 2026Watch.TheEmmys.TVNews & Documentary Emmy Awards (News categories)May 27, 2026Watch.TheEmmys.TVNews & Documentary Emmy Awards (Documentary categories) May 28, 2026Watch.TheEmmys.TVGolden Trailer AwardsMay 28, 2026Golden Trailer Awards YouTube channelPeabody Awards ceremony May 31, 2026Peabody Awards website
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