Oscars 2026: How and where to watch Hollywood’s biggest night in Australia, everything to know about broadcast time and streaming

The biggest night in global cinema is set to return as the 98th edition of the Academy Awards brings together Hollywood’s leading actors, filmmakers and creatives to celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in film, with comedian and television host Conan O’Brien serving as the ceremony’s host.

The 98th edition of the Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. However, millions of viewers around the world will tune in to watch the ceremony live as Hollywood honours the year’s biggest achievements in film.

For Australian audiences planning to watch the event live, the broadcast will air through the Seven Network, with additional streaming access available online.

When are the 2026 Oscars in Australia?

According to Harpers Bazaar website, for audiences in Australia, the 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast on Monday, March 16, 2026 (AEDT), owing to the time difference with Los Angeles, where the ceremony takes place on Sunday evening(March 15). As a result, Australian viewers will tune in on Monday morning to watch Hollywood’s biggest night unfold live.

Key broadcast times (AEDT):

• Red carpet arrivals: 9:30 am
  
• Oscars ceremony: 10:00 am
  

The listed broadcast times apply to audiences in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart, while viewers in other parts of Australia should adjust the schedule based on their local time zones.

Where to watch the 2026 Oscars in Australia

Australian viewers will be able to watch the 2026 Academy Awards live and free-to-air on the Seven Network. The broadcast on Channel 7 will feature full coverage of the event, beginning with the red carpet arrivals and continuing through the awards ceremony.

The ceremony will also stream live on 7plus, the digital platform of the Seven Network, allowing viewers to watch the broadcast online across compatible devices.

Will the Oscars be replayed in Australia?

Viewers who miss the live morning telecast will have another opportunity to watch the 2026 Academy Awards, as the Seven Network will air a primetime encore at 9:00 pm AEDT on the same day. The replay will also be available on 7plus, allowing audiences to catch the ceremony and its major award moments later in the evening.