can you watch the oscars on peacock
You can’t watch the full Oscars ceremony live on Peacock, but you can watch the official red carpet pre-show there in 2026.
Quick Scoop
- The 2026 Oscars (98th Academy Awards) air live on ABC, with official streaming on Hulu, not Peacock.
- Peacock is streaming E!’s “Live From E!: Oscars 2026” red carpet coverage as a simulcast of the E! cable channel.
- So: Peacock = red carpet and some Oscar-nominated movies; ABC/Hulu = actual awards show.
So… can you watch the Oscars on Peacock?
If by “Oscars” you mean the main awards ceremony with the trophies and speeches:
- The live 2026 ceremony is on ABC , with a live stream through Hulu according to the Academy’s official “How to Watch” page.
- Current info about the 98th Oscars says the broadcast airs on ABC and streams online via ABC-linked platforms, not as a main live event on Peacock.
If you mean the red carpet :
- E!’s “Live From E!: Oscars 2026” red carpet show does stream on Peacock , starting at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT on Oscar Sunday.
- That gives you interviews, fashion, arrivals, and all the pre-show glam, but it cuts over to ABC once the ceremony itself begins.
Think of it this way: Peacock is your pre-party , ABC/Hulu is the main event.
Where everything is streaming
Here’s a quick breakdown of who has what for 2026:
| Service / Channel | What you get | Oscars 2026 status |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock | E! “Live From E!: Oscars 2026” red carpet; some Oscar- nominated movies like “Bugonia” and others. | [5][1][3]Red carpet show and select nominees on demand; not the main live ceremony. | [5][1][3]
| ABC (traditional TV) | Official live broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards. | [9][3]Main show airs live at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. | [3][9]
| Hulu (U.S.) | Live stream of ABC’s Oscars broadcast, per the Academy’s guide. | [9]Watch the ceremony live online without cable (with a compatible Hulu plan). | [9]
| E! cable channel | “Live From E!: Oscars 2026” red carpet coverage. | [1][3]Airs on cable and simulcasts on Peacock. | [1][3]
What Peacock is still great for on Oscars night
Even though you can’t stream the full ceremony there, Peacock still fits into an Oscars night plan:
- Red carpet streaming : Watch the arrivals and interviews live via the E! show on Peacock if you don’t have cable.
- Catching nominees : Several 2026 Oscar-nominated films, such as “Bugonia” and other titles listed in streaming guides, are available on Peacock.
- Post-show movie binge : After watching the awards on ABC/Hulu, you can hop back to Peacock to stream nominated movies and related extras.
Simple step‑by‑step game plan
- Use Peacock before the show starts to stream the E! “Live From E!: Oscars 2026” red carpet coverage.
- When the actual ceremony begins (7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT), switch to ABC on TV or Hulu’s live stream.
- After the show, open Peacock again to watch Oscar-nominated movies available there.
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