Oscars 2026: When and Where to Watch 98th Academy Awards Live in US - Check Date, Start Time, Channel and All You Need to Know

The awards season that started off with the Cannes Film Festival in May is finally heading for its grand finale. The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, where the film industry will celebrate the best movies of 2025. Conan O’Brien is back as host for the second year in a row, bringing his signature humor and charm to Hollywood’s biggest night.

Before the main event begins, viewers can tune in to The Oscars Red Carpet Show, hosted by Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer. The pre-show airs live at 6:30 PM ET on ABC and Hulu, offering a first look at the stars, fashion, and arrivals. The main ceremony follows at 7 PM ET and will air live on ABC, while also streaming on Hulu. Fans can also watch through Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV, with some services offering free trials.



HOW TO WATCH OSCARS 2026 LIVE IN US

• Event: Oscars 2026
• Date: Sunday, March 15
• Venue: Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood
• Start Time: 7 PM ET
• Channel/Streaming: ABC/Hulu

Music will also play a major role in the evening. The Academy has confirmed performances of two Oscar-nominated songs: 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters, performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, and 'I Lied to You' from Sinners, performed by Miles Caton and Shaboozey, with ballerina Misty Copeland joining the number. There is also buzz that Barbra Streisand may appear in a tribute to the late Robert Redford during the In Memoriam segment, though the Academy has not officially confirmed it, reported Deadline.

Among the Best Picture nominees, Sinners leads the field with a record 16 nominations. It is followed by One Battle After Another with 13, while Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value each earned nine. With a strong presenter lineup that includes Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Chris Evans, and Demi Moore, the ceremony promises plenty of star power.