Oscars 2026 Live Streaming: The 98th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars 2026, will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The ceremony will be broadcast live at a new earlier time of 7:00 PM ET and 4:00 PM PT in the United States. Because of time zone differences, viewers in other countries will watch the event in the late evening of March 15 or early morning on Monday, March 16, 2026. Here is a full guide to TV channels and live streaming options by country.
Oscars 2026 Live Streaming & TV Channel in USA
The ceremony will be streamed online and shown on linear TV in the United States. Comedian Conan O’Brien returns as host for the second consecutive year.
- TV Channel: ABC Television Network
- Live Streaming: Live streaming of the event is available on Hulu (all tiers), Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and DIRECTV Stream.
- Red Carpet: Official pre-show coverage begins at 6:30 PM ET on ABC and Hulu, hosted by Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer. E! will also air “Live from the Red Carpet” starting at 4:00 PM ET.
- Time: The show begins at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) / 4:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) on March 15. This is one hour earlier than in years prior to 2024.
Oscars 2026 Live Streaming & TV Channel in UK
Viewers in the UK can watch the Oscars live on ITV1. The ceremony will also be available for streaming online.
- TV Channel: ITV1
- Live Streaming: Live streaming of the event is available on ITVX.
- Show Time: 11:00 PM GMT on Sunday, March 15.
Oscars 2026 Live Streaming & TV Channel in India
In India, viewers will be able to watch the event the following morning because of the time difference. This year’s ceremony introduces the first-ever Oscar for Achievement in Casting.
- TV Channels: Star Movies, Star Movies Select, Colors Infinity
- Live Streaming: The ceremony will be streamed live on JioHotstar.
- Time: The broadcast starts at 4:30 AM IST on Monday, March 16.
- Red Carpet: Red carpet coverage typically begins about an hour before the main ceremony.
Oscars 2026 Live Streaming & TV Channel in Australia
Australia will be able to watch the ceremony live on the Seven Network, with streaming available on its free platform.
- TV Channel: Seven Network
- Live Streaming: Live streaming of the event is available on 7plus.
- Show Time: On Monday, March 16 (AEDT), the live feed starts at 10:00 AM.
Oscars 2026 Live Streaming & TV Channel in Canada
Canadian viewers can watch the Oscars on CTV, with streaming options also available.
- TV Channel: CTV
- Live Streaming: The CTV app and the CTV.ca website both offer live streaming of the event.
- Show Time: 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 15 (concurrent with the U.S. broadcast).
Global Broadcast & Streaming Guide for Other Major Countries
For viewers in other parts of the world, here are the key details for watching the 98th Academy Awards:
Oscars 2026 Live in Germany
- TV Channel: ProSieben
- Streaming: Joyn, Disney+
- Ceremony Start: 12:00 AM CET (Monday, March 16)
Oscars 2026 Live in France
- TV Channel: Not broadcast on linear TV
- Streaming: Disney+
- Ceremony Start: 12:00 AM CET (Monday, March 16)
Oscars 2026 Live in Japan
- TV Channels: NHK-G, NHK BS, Wowow
- Streaming: NHK+, Wowow On Demand
- Ceremony Start: 8:00 AM JST (Monday, March 16)
Oscars 2026 Live in South Africa
- TV Channel: M-Net (Channel 101)
- Streaming: DStv Stream, DStv Catch Up
- Ceremony Start: 1:00 AM SAST (Monday, March 16)
Oscars 2026 Live in Brazil & Latin America
- TV Channel: TNT
- Streaming: Max (formerly HBO Max)
- Ceremony Start: 8:00 PM BRT / 9:00 PM (other regions) (Sunday, March 15)
Oscars 2026 Live in Italy
- TV Channel: Sky Cinema
- Streaming: NOW
- Ceremony Start: 12:00 AM CET (Monday, March 16)
Oscars 2026 Live in Spain
- TV Channel: Movistar Plus+
- Streaming: Movistar Plus+ app
- Ceremony Start: 12:00 AM CET (Monday, March 16)
Key Oscars 2026 Details (You Should Know)
- Host: Comedian Conan O’Brien returns for his second consecutive year as the ceremony host.
- Announcer: Actor Matt Berry (“What We Do in the Shadows”) will serve as the official voice and announcer for the telecast.
- New Category: This year features the first-ever Oscar for Achievement in Casting.
- Musical Performances: Due to broadcast changes, only two of the five nominated Best Original Songs will be performed live: “Golden” (from KPop Demon Hunters) and “I Lied to You” (from Sinners). Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale are also scheduled to perform.
- Special Segments: Producers have teased reunions of the casts of “Bridesmaids” (15th anniversary), various Marvel films, and a segment inspired by “The Devil Wears Prada.”
FAQs: Oscars 2026
Q: What time do the Oscars 2026 start?
A: On Sunday, March 15 in the US, the ceremony starts at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
Q: How can I watch the Oscars in the UK?
A: On March 15, watch live on ITVX or tune in to ITV1 at 11:00 PM GMT.
Q: What streaming service carries the Oscars in India?
A: On March 16, the live stream will begin at 4:30 AM IST on JioHotstar.
Q: Is there a red carpet pre-show?
A: Yes. In the US, ABC and Hulu begin coverage at 6:30 PM ET. E! starts its “Live from the Red Carpet” at 4:00 PM ET. Other regions typically have coverage starting 30–90 minutes before their local ceremony start time.
Q: How long is the Oscars broadcast?
A: The show is scheduled for approximately 3 hours, but it frequently runs over its allotted time.
Disclaimer: This article is based on official announcements from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and broadcaster information as of March 2026. Times and platforms are subject to change; viewers should check local listings.
