Here’s How to Watch and Stream the 2026 Oscars (For Free!)
When are the 2026 Oscars?
· CosmopolitanIt’s officially the end of awards season, which means the 98th Academy Awards are hitting our screens just days from now. Conan O’Brien is back for another round of hosting duties, and this year’s presenters are nothing short of iconic. The A-listers handing off Oscars at the Dolby Theatre this time around include Anne Hathaway, Chase Infiniti, Nicole Kidman, Mikey Madison, Paul Mescal, Demi Moore, and Pedro Pascal, to name just a few.
As for the folks taking the stage for some star-studded performances, we’ve got EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—aka HUNTR/X—singing KPop Demon Hunters’ “Golden,” and Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq will be joined by special guests to perform Sinners’ “I Lied to You.”
That being said, this year’s show isn’t one to miss. Here’s how to watch the 2026 Oscars for free.
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The 98th Academy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PST.
How to watch the 2026 Oscars
Watch the 2026 Oscars on cable
Just like last year (and, let’s be real, almost every year before that), the Oscars will air on ABC. The show will also be available to stream on ABC’s website and app by logging in with your cable provider.
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Stream the 2026 Oscars
Thankfully, we live in the streaming age, which means we’ve got options. Aside from good ’ol ABC, the 2026 Oscars can be watched on Hulu + Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV. Find exact details, including subscription pricing and free trials, ahead.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers a 3-day free trial. After that, subscriptions start at $89.99 per month.
YouTubeTV
YouTubeTV has more than 100 channels, and while subscriptions start at $82.99 per month, there’s a 21-day free trial.
DirecTV Stream
The Oscars are also on DirecTV Stream, which has three buckets of channel offerings. The standard entertainment bucket should cover the Oscars, and there’s a 5-day free trial. After that, subscriptions start at $89.99.
FuboTV
ABC is one of the 200 channels on FuboTV. Subscriptions start at $53.99 for the first month, and the price increases to $86.99 per month after that. The app also offers a 7-day free trial.