You can stream the 2026 Oscars live on ABC and on several major streaming services, including Hulu, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream/AT&T TV, and FuboTV.

Quick Scoop: Where to Stream

  • In the U.S., the Oscars air on ABC (over-the-air, cable, or satellite).
  • You can also watch live via:
    • Hulu / Hulu + Live TV (ABC feed plus next‑day streaming).
* **YouTube TV** (carries ABC in most markets).

* **DirecTV Stream / AT &T TV** (packages with ABC included).

* **FuboTV** (ABC included in many U.S. cities).
  • If you already have traditional TV, you can log in and stream through ABC.com or the ABC app at no extra cost.

Outside the U.S. (legal free options)

Some regions get an official free stream through local platforms:

  • Australia — 7Plus.
  • Ireland — RTÉ Player.
  • UK — ITVX.

These services are geo‑restricted and meant for viewers in those regions; some guides mention VPNs as a way to watch from abroad, but you should always follow local laws and each service’s terms of use.

Fast Mini-Guide (Step-by-step)

  1. If you’re in the U.S., check if you already get ABC (antenna, cable, or satellite). If yes, you can stream via the ABC app or ABC.com using your TV login.
  1. No cable? Start a trial with Hulu + Live TV , YouTube TV , DirecTV Stream , or FuboTV —all list ABC and the Oscars.
  1. Outside the U.S., open your country’s official broadcaster (for example, ITVX in the UK, RTÉ Player in Ireland, 7Plus in Australia) and look for the Oscars live stream page.

On forums and social feeds right now, people are mostly trading tips on which live-TV trial is easiest to cancel and whether Hulu or YouTube TV has the smoother stream for the Oscars this year.

At-a-Glance Streaming Table

[5][7][9][1] [3] [3] [3]
Region Primary Place to Watch Streaming Options
United States ABC broadcast TV Hulu / Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream/AT&T TV, FuboTV, ABC.com & ABC app with TV login.
United Kingdom Local rights holder ITVX free streaming (geo‑restricted).
Ireland Local rights holder RTÉ Player free streaming (geo‑restricted).
Australia Local rights holder 7Plus free streaming (geo‑restricted).

Tiny TL;DR

  • In the U.S.: ABC, Hulu (including Hulu + Live TV), YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, or ABC’s site/app with a TV login.
  • In the UK, Ireland, and Australia: ITVX, RTÉ Player, and 7Plus respectively, where available.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.