How to Watch the 2026 Oscars Ceremony Live Online

The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC and Hulu on March 15, 2026.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:54pm

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The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. The awards show will air live on ABC and Hulu, with a red carpet pre-show beginning at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Why it matters

The Oscars are one of the most prestigious and widely watched awards shows in the entertainment industry, recognizing the top achievements in film. Providing viewers with multiple live streaming options makes the ceremony more accessible to audiences across the United States.

The details

Conan O'Brien will return as the host of the 98th Academy Awards ceremony. Before the main event, ABC will air a red carpet pre-show featuring interviews with this year's nominees and talent by Lara Spencer, Whit Johnson, and Linsey Davis. Fashion commentary will be provided by Roshumba Williams and Joe Zee.

  • The Oscars ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET.
  • The red carpet pre-show will air on ABC beginning at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Conan O'Brien

The host of the 98th Academy Awards ceremony.

Lara Spencer

One of the hosts of the Oscars red carpet pre-show on ABC.

Whit Johnson

One of the hosts of the Oscars red carpet pre-show on ABC.

Linsey Davis

One of the hosts of the Oscars red carpet pre-show on ABC.

Roshumba Williams

One of the fashion commentators for the Oscars red carpet pre-show on ABC.

Joe Zee

One of the fashion commentators for the Oscars red carpet pre-show on ABC.

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The takeaway

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be widely accessible to viewers across the United States, with live streaming options on both ABC and Hulu. The event will feature a star-studded red carpet pre-show, followed by the main awards presentation hosted by Conan O'Brien.