Who will win Outstanding Reality Competition Program in 2026?

5 nominees are competing for Outstanding Reality Competition Program at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 8pm ET on NBC & Peacock. In most pools this category is worth up to 2 points. Every ballot has to call it.

Updated July 2026

The 2026 nominees

NomineeTitle / Network
Dancing with the StarsABC
RuPaul's Drag RaceMTV
SurvivorCBS
Top ChefBravo
The TraitorsPeacock

How do pools score this category?

Flat scoring gives every category 1 point. In Envelope’s Headliners preset, this is a tier-2 category worth 2 points: a major race with real leaderboard consequences.

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How many nominees are in Reality Competition?

There are 5 nominees for Outstanding Reality Competition Program at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. The full field is listed above, exactly as it appears on the Envelope ballot for this ceremony.

When is the winner announced?

During the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 · 8pm ET on NBC & Peacock. Pool ballots lock when the ceremony starts, so picks go in before the first envelope opens.

The category equivalent of a season finale. Big swings welcome.