Nine television categories were contested at the 2026 SAG Awards.
The television program covered individual and group achievements across drama, comedy, limited series or television movies, and stunt work. The nine-category total included acting awards for male and female performers, ensemble prizes, and the television stunt ensemble award.
The categories included male and female acting in drama series, male and female acting in comedy series, male and female acting in a television movie or limited series, ensemble in a drama series, ensemble in a comedy series, and stunt ensemble in television.
Film categories were counted separately. The ceremony included six film competitions, covering cast, leading performances, supporting performances, and film stunt ensemble. Together, the film and television fields made 15 competitive categories.