The Oscars air on ABC in the United States, and the 2026 ceremony is also streaming live on Hulu.

Quick Scoop: What channel is the Oscars on?

For the 2026 Oscars:

  • In the U.S., the awards show is broadcast live on ABC.
  • It is also streaming live on Hulu , including via Hulu + Live TV and other live TV streamers that carry ABC like YouTube TV and Fubo.
  • The main ceremony starts at 7 p.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. Pacific on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • The official Oscars red carpet coverage begins about 30 minutes earlier on ABC and Hulu, with extended fashion coverage on E! “Live from the Red Carpet.”

If you’re outside the U.S., the Oscars air on other local networks (for example, CTV in Canada, ITV in the UK, and others listed by the Academy), but the U.S. “what channel is the Oscars” answer is ABC.

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