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Emmys 2026: Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series

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Emmys 2026: Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series

Harrison Ford – “Shrinking” 41%

Stephen Root – “Widow’s Bay” 29%

Paul W. Downs – “Hacks” 6.5%

Tyler James Williams – “Abbott Elementary” 4.3%

Polymarket

$37,578 Vol.

Harrison Ford – “Shrinking” 41%

Stephen Root – “Widow’s Bay” 29%

Paul W. Downs – “Hacks” 6.5%

Tyler James Williams – “Abbott Elementary” 4.3%

Polymarket

$37,578 Vol.

Harrison Ford – “Shrinking”

$11,984 Vol.

41%

Stephen Root – “Widow’s Bay”

$16,156 Vol.

29%

Paul W. Downs – “Hacks”

$4,228 Vol.

6%

Tyler James Williams – “Abbott Elementary”

$900 Vol.

4%

Colman Domingo – “The Four Seasons”

$1,128 Vol.

3%

Nick Offerman – “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”

$2,261 Vol.

3%

Michael Urie – “Shrinking”

$921 Vol.

6%

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series”. If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Harrison Ford leads the race for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series with the strongest market-implied probability, driven by his acclaimed Season 3 turn as the vulnerable therapist Paul Rhoades in Shrinking and the long-standing narrative of his first competitive Emmy win after decades of iconic screen work. Stephen Root follows closely behind on the strength of Widow’s Bay’s breakout critical reception and the Apple TV series’ record 19 nominations for a debut season, positioning his scene-stealing performance as a serious contender. Tyler James Williams, Paul W. Downs, and the rest of the field trail as voters weigh final-season goodwill for Hacks against Abbott Elementary’s ensemble strength. With Emmy voting having just closed ahead of the September 14 ceremony, guild precursors and Apple’s campaign push remain key swing factors in this competitive category.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California

This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series”.

If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$37,578
End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 9:00 PM ET

Resolver

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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series”. If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series”. If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Harrison Ford leads the race for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series with the strongest market-implied probability, driven by his acclaimed Season 3 turn as the vulnerable therapist Paul Rhoades in Shrinking and the long-standing narrative of his first competitive Emmy win after decades of iconic screen work. Stephen Root follows closely behind on the strength of Widow’s Bay’s breakout critical reception and the Apple TV series’ record 19 nominations for a debut season, positioning his scene-stealing performance as a serious contender. Tyler James Williams, Paul W. Downs, and the rest of the field trail as voters weigh final-season goodwill for Hacks against Abbott Elementary’s ensemble strength. With Emmy voting having just closed ahead of the September 14 ceremony, guild precursors and Apple’s campaign push remain key swing factors in this competitive category.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California

This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series”.

If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$37,578
End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 9:00 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series”. If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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"Emmys 2026: Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 7 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Harrison Ford – “Shrinking”" at 41%, followed by "Stephen Root – “Widow’s Bay”" at 28%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 41¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 41% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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The current frontrunner for "Emmys 2026: Outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series" is "Harrison Ford – “Shrinking”" at 41%, meaning the market assigns a 41% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Stephen Root – “Widow’s Bay”" at 28%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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