The NBC Late Night star follows Neil Patrick Harris, who fronted the 65th annual awards ceremony last September.
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Meyers took over Late Night in February after 13 years as a member of Saturday Night Live.
"Seth's expertise and ease in front of a live audience during his time at SNL, as well as his comedic brilliance both as a writer and in front of the camera on SNL and Late Night, makes him the perfect choice to host the Emmys," NBC Entertainment president Paul Telegdy said.
Television Academy also revealed that veteran TV producer Don Mischer will serve as executive producer when the Emmys air on August 25.
"Seth is such a talented performer and writer, and we know he will bring something unique to hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards," Television Academy chairman and CEO Bruce Rosenblum added.
"We are also excited to welcome Don back this year and very much look forward to their collaboration as we celebrate television's biggest night during one of the most transformative years in Television Academy history."
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