The 2026 Oscars will air on ABC in the United States, with a live stream available on Hulu at the same time.

Quick Scoop: What Channel Are the Oscars on in 2026?

Here’s the fast breakdown for watching the 2026 Oscars (98th Academy Awards) :

  • U.S. TV channel: ABC (your local ABC station).
  • U.S. streaming (live): Hulu will stream the ceremony live, and ABC’s website/app (ABC.com and ABC app) will also carry it if you sign in with a TV provider.
  • Start time (main ceremony): 7 p.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. Pacific on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • Red carpet:
    • Official Oscars red carpet show on ABC and Hulu starts about 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
* E! typically kicks off earlier red carpet coverage around 4 p.m. Eastern.

Outside the U.S.

If you’re not in the U.S., the Oscars are still on ABC in the U.S. , but your local partner channel changes by country:

  • Canada: CTV.
  • UK: ITV1 / ITVX.
  • Australia: Channel 7.

Many regions carry the show via their major free-to-air or national broadcasters, often simulcasting ABC’s feed.

Mini FAQ

  1. What channel are the Oscars on in 2026 (US)?
    • ABC is the broadcast home, same as recent years.
  1. Can I watch the Oscars 2026 without cable?
    • Yes. You can use live TV streaming services that include ABC (like YouTube TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream) or stream live on Hulu where it’s available.
  1. Is there an official “Oscars 2026” streaming page?
    • The Academy directs viewers to ABC and Hulu, plus a country-by-country list of international networks on its “How to Watch the Oscars” page.

Quick reference table

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Region Channel / Platform Notes
United States ABC, Hulu (live), ABC.com / ABC app Main broadcast + official stream.
Canada CTV Simulcast of Oscars coverage.
United Kingdom ITV1, ITVX Overnight broadcast because of time zone.
Australia Channel 7 Monday local time broadcast.

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Find out what channel the Oscars are on in 2026 , including the exact U.S. TV channel, streaming options, international networks, and start times for Hollywood’s biggest night.

TL;DR: In 2026, the Oscars air on ABC in the U.S., stream live on Hulu and ABC’s digital platforms , and are carried internationally by major networks like CTV, ITV, and Channel 7 , depending on your country.

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