Why Emmerdale and Corrie are not airing tonight and when they'll return

Both Emmerdale and Coronation Street have been affected by sporting events at various points this year, including changes prompted by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match occupies the evening period in which viewers would normally watch Emmerdale at 8pm, followed by Coronation Street at 8.30pm. ITVWhen will Emmerdale and Coronation Street return? Both Emmerdale and Coronation Street will return to ITV on Thursday, 13 August, with the usual weekday schedule – and ITV's soap hour – back in place. Coronation Street airs on weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and streams on ITVX.