Where To Watch the Oscars 2026 Live on TV and Streaming
The 98th Academy Awards air Sunday, March 15, with the ceremony starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. In the United States, the Oscars will be available on ABC, live on Hulu, and through several live TV streaming services that carry local ABC stations.
Watch the Oscars on ABC
For most U.S. viewers, the simplest way to watch the Oscars is on ABC. The broadcast is available through cable and satellite packages, and it can also be watched for free over the air on a local ABC station with an antenna. That remains the most straightforward option for viewers who want the live telecast without relying on a streaming app.
Hulu Is Carrying the Ceremony Live
This year’s ceremony is also streaming live on Hulu, giving cord-cutters a direct way to watch without a traditional cable subscription. That makes Hulu one of the biggest viewing options for Oscars night, especially for households already using the service on smart TVs, phones, tablets, or streaming devices.
Other Streaming Options for U.S. Viewers
People who do not have cable or Hulu can still watch through live TV services that include ABC. The main options listed for the Oscars broadcast are Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV. Viewers can also sign in through ABC’s website or app with a participating TV provider, though local station availability can vary by ZIP code.
When Red Carpet Coverage Starts
The official preshow begins at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT, leading directly into the main ceremony at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Some entertainment outlets are also carrying earlier red carpet coverage, but the key official window for Oscars viewers begins with the preshow on ABC and then the awards telecast itself.
Where International Viewers Can Watch
Outside the U.S., the Oscars broadcast is being carried in more than 200 territories, with local rights varying by country. Official international listings show that Canada viewers can watch on Crave and CTV, Australia viewers can watch on Seven Network and 7Plus, Ireland viewers can watch on RTÉ 2 and RTÉ Player, and Italy viewers can watch on Rai 1 and Rai Play. In India, the listed outlets are Star Movies, Star Movies Select, Colors Infinity, and JioHotstar India.
The Easiest Way To Tune In
For U.S. audiences, the shortest answer is this: watch the Oscars on ABC if you have broadcast or pay TV, or stream them live on Hulu if you do not. Anyone using a live TV streaming package should check in advance that their local ABC affiliate is included, since that can differ by market. With the ceremony now set for a 7 p.m. ET start, viewers planning to watch live should log in or tune in before the preshow begins.
