Oscars 2026: When, Where, and How to Watch

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be hosted by Conan O'Brien on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Comedian Conan O'Brien will return as the host for the second year in a row. WSB-TV will provide live coverage starting at 3:30 PM, leading up to the main ceremony at 7 PM. The top movies of the past year, including the record-breaking 16 nominations for 'Sinners' and 14 nominations for 'One Battle After Another', will be honored at the event.

Why it matters

The Oscars are one of the most prestigious and widely watched awards shows in the entertainment industry, recognizing the best films, actors, directors, and more from the previous year. This year's ceremony is expected to draw significant interest, particularly with the record-breaking nominations for 'Sinners' and the close races in several major categories.

The details

The 98th Academy Awards will air live on Channel 2 at 7 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Coverage will begin earlier in the day, with 'On the Red Carpet' pre-show coverage starting at 3:30 PM. The Oscars will also be available to stream on WSB Now, which can be accessed on various devices. Several high-profile performers and presenters have been announced for the event, including KPop group HUNTR/X, musicians Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq, and a star-studded list of presenters.

  • The 98th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • Coverage will begin at 3:30 PM with 'On the Red Carpet' pre-show coverage.
  • The main Oscars ceremony will air live on Channel 2 at 7 PM.

The players

Conan O'Brien

The comedian will return as the host of the 98th Academy Awards for the second year in a row.

'Sinners'

The vampire drama film has received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, the most ever for a horror film.

'One Battle After Another'

The film has received 14 Oscar nominations and has won many of the precursor awards leading up to the ceremony.

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What’s next

The winners of the 98th Academy Awards will be announced during the live ceremony on March 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The 2026 Oscars ceremony is shaping up to be a highly anticipated event, with record-breaking nominations for films like 'Sinners' and close races in several major categories. Viewers can tune in to Channel 2 and stream the event on WSB Now to see which movies, actors, and filmmakers will take home the prestigious awards.