In summary:
- Tech Advisor explains how to watch the 2026 Oscars ceremony and pre-shows across US and UK networks this weekend.
- US viewers can access coverage through ABC, Hulu, and E!, while UK audiences have ITV1 and ITVX options with celebrity interviews.
- The guide covers timing for red carpet shows and highlights top nominees including ‘Sinners’ with 16 nominations. Detailed instructions are provided below.
The Oscars are the most important awards in the film industry, and the ceremony draws a crowd of A-list celebrities to the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre. This year’s Academy Awards take place this weekend, and Sinners is up for the most awards, with a total of 16 nods. One Battle After Another follows, with 13 nominations.
If you haven’t yet seen Ryan Coogler’s vampire flick or fancy a rewatch, take a look at our guide on how to watch Sinners in the US and UK.
Here’s when the Oscars airs and how to watch the ceremony in the US and UK.
What time do the 2026 Oscars air?
The 2026 Academy Awards will take place at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on Sunday 15 March 2026. Here’s when and how to watch:
- 4pm PT (West Coast US)
- 7pm ET (East Coast US)
- 11pm GMT – Sunday, 15 March (UK)
The show will last around 3½ hours and will be broadcast on TV around the world.
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Which channel is the Oscars on?
If you’re in the US, the Oscars will air on ABC.
In the UK, the Oscars will be broadcast on ITV1.
Those who don’t like to go to bed late can watch a highlights package from the ceremony, airing on ITV1 at 10.45pm GMT on Monday 16 March.
How to watch the Oscars online
US viewers who won’t be near a TV have an easy option – head to Hulu to stream the whole show live. Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV and FuboTV will also be streaming the show.
UK viewers can stream the show on ITVX. The service will also feature behind-the-scenes content and sneak peaks from the ceremony.
Which red carpet shows will air?
In the US, there will several pre-Oscar shows throughout the day:
E!:
- Brunch at the Oscars – Sunday, 11am PT / 2pm ET
- Countdown to the Red Carpet – Sunday, 1pm PT / 4pm ET
ABC and Hulu:
- The Oscars Red Carpet Show – Sunday, 3.30 pm PT / 6.30 pm ET
In the UK, ITV will get you in the Oscars mood with red carpet coverage and celebrity interviews. The pre-Oscar programme looks as follows:
- Coverage streaming on ITV – Sunday, 10:15pm (hosted by Jonathan Ross)
- Red carpet live on ITV1 and ITVX – Sunday, before 11pm (hosted by Ross King and Angelique Jackson)
Who’s hosting the 2025 Oscars?
Conan O’Brien will host the ceremony, as he did last year.
Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.