The Television Academy announced on Tuesday, July 7, that Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. The ceremony is set to take place on September 14, according to wtae.

Hargitay said, “Bringing important stories into the light has been the heartbeat of my career.” She added, “It’s my great honor to host the 78th Emmy Awards — in the 100th birthday year of my beloved NBC — and celebrate this extraordinary community of storytellers,” as reported by US Magazine.

2026 marks the 100th birthday year of NBC, a milestone noted by US Magazine. Hargitay also confirmed that she is entering her 28th season as Detective Olivia Benson on the long‑running series.

In a separate comment reported by GDELT, Hargitay said, “Regardless of how, where or when we watch, we are together in our laughter, our tears, our love of stories — and our delighted anticipation to see what happens next.”