Oscars 2026 LIVE: Where to watch, Nominees, Cheapest ways to stream the 98th Academy Awards

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Oscars 2026 LIVE: Where to watch, Nominees, Cheapest ways to stream the 98th Academy Awards

Lights, camera, Oscars! Follow every win, surprise, and red-carpet moment live tonight with us

News By Dan Struthers last updated 15 March 2026

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The 2026 Oscars are finally here, and fans everywhere are tuning in to see who takes home Hollywood’s biggest prizes tonight.

The ceremony airs live from Los Angeles at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, and viewers can watch the Oscars live on ABC or stream the show on Hulu / YouTube TV.

Looking for a watch Oscars free stream option? Here's where to catch every red-carpet moment and surprise win...

Oscars LIVE 2026: Quick Guide

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What does the ceremony look like?

For those new to Hollywood’s sacred annual ritual, here’s what the night looks like…

24 categories will be presented include this year’s newest one, Best Casting, just to boost that running time a little more.

You have the much covered acting categories - with Actor, Supporting Actor, Actress and Best Actress - the more technical awards - Production Design, Sound etc - and then the big ones: Writing, Directing and Picture.

Who will take home the most Academy Awards, stay tuned…

2026-03-15T18:50:54.313Z

Welcome to the Oscars!

Hello from wherever you are in the world, and welcome to the biggest night in Hollywood!

Strap in for what’ll most likely be - if we’re being conservative judging by the ‘shortest’ ceremonies - one hour of pre-coverage and four hours of Oscar drama. And I’ll be with you through it all.

Stay tuned wherever you are as the action kicks off in less than an hour…

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