You can watch the Oscars 2026 live in the UK for free on ITV1 and via the ITVX streaming app, with the broadcast also available on STV and STV Player in Scotland.

Where to watch in the UK

  • Live on ITV1 on Sunday 15 March (free-to-air, with a TV licence).
  • Live streaming on ITVX (free account; works on smart TVs, mobile, web, and streaming sticks).
  • In Scotland, it will also be shown on STV and STV Player.

If you’re travelling abroad, many outlets suggest using a VPN to access ITVX as if you were in the UK, though availability can vary by provider.

Times to tune in (UK)

  • Red carpet coverage starts on ITV1/ITVX earlier in the evening (with on-the-ground presenters interviewing arrivals).
  • The main Oscars ceremony is scheduled to start at 11:00pm UK time on Sunday 15 March on ITV.
  • There is also an Oscars highlights show on ITV1 on Monday 16 March at 10:45pm , likely available later on ITVX as catch-up.

Extra Oscars content

  • ITVX is running an Oscars hub / 24/7 channel with Oscar-winning and nominated films and clip compilations from past ceremonies.
  • Other countries have their own free streams (e.g. 7Plus in Australia, RTÉ Player in Ireland), but for UK viewers the official route is ITV1 and ITVX.

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