The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, with The Young and the Restless leading the pack with 18 nominations, including Best Daytime Drama. The CBS soap opera is followed by Beyond the Gates with 15 nominations, General Hospital with 13, and Days of our Lives with eight. The ceremony, set for October 30 in Hollywood, California, will celebrate the creativity and dedication of daytime television storytellers. The awards recognize innovation across the industry, with a focus on elevating the art of daytime storytelling. The nominations highlight the diverse range of programming, from dramatic soaps to talk shows and culinary series. The ceremony will be a celebration of the talent and hard work that goes into creating these beloved shows, with a special focus on the innovative storytelling that defines the daytime landscape.
