You can watch the BAFTAs 2026 on BBC platforms in the UK and on E! and selected streaming services in the US, with other options in Australia and via VPN if you’re abroad.

Where to watch the BAFTAs 2026

In the UK

  • Live on BBC One on Sunday 22 February 2026 from 7pm GMT.
  • Free streaming on BBC iPlayer (TV licence required, UK-only normally).
  • Red carpet coverage starts earlier on BBC iPlayer and BAFTA’s YouTube channel (from around 2:30–6pm GMT, depending on source).

If you’re travelling outside the UK, many guides suggest using a reputable VPN to access your usual iPlayer account, as long as you still meet BBC licence rules.

In the US

  • The 79th BAFTA Film Awards 2026 air on E! on a tape delay at 8pm ET/PT on Sunday night.
  • You can stream E! via live TV services such as:
    • DirecTV Stream , often with a short free trial.
* **Sling TV**.

* **Hulu + Live TV**.
  • Some guides also mention BritBox streaming the ceremony in North America, with a 7‑day free trial.

Story-style snapshot:
You’re in New York, it’s Sunday evening, and while the ceremony has already wrapped in London, you settle in at 8pm ET, flip to E! (or stream it through DirecTV/Hulu Live), and catch the glam, jokes, and winners with only a few hours’ delay.

In Australia

  • Live on HBO Max (or its local equivalent) early Monday 23 February, around 6am AEDT.
  • Also available via BritBox in Australia.
  • Red carpet streams from about 1:30am AEDT on HBO Max and other official feeds.

Other countries & travelling

  • Many international viewers use:
    • Local channels that license the BAFTAs (check your regional listings closer to the date).
    • Global streamers like BritBox , where available.
  • Travelling outside your home country? Several guides recommend using a VPN to log into your usual services (e.g., iPlayer from abroad, BritBox from home country), respecting regional laws and account rules.

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Region Channel / Platform Time (local)
UK BBC One, BBC iPlayer (plus BAFTA YouTube for red carpet)Sun 22 Feb, 7pm GMT (red carpet from afternoon)
US E! (via cable, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Hulu + Live TV), BritBox in some casesSun 22 Feb, 8pm ET/PT (tape delay; ceremony actually 2pm ET / 11am PT)
Australia HBO Max, BritBoxMon 23 Feb, ~6am AEDT (red carpet from ~1:30am)
**Mini forum‑style take**

“UK folks: just stick BBC One/iPlayer on at 7pm, job done. US viewers, it’s E! at 8pm ET/PT or stream via a live TV service. Aussies… set that alarm for 6am and grab a coffee.”

TL;DR
Search for “where to watch the BAFTAs 2026” in your region’s listings, but the core answer is: BBC One/iPlayer in the UK, E! (and live TV streamers) in the US, HBO Max/BritBox in Australia, plus selected international partners and VPN-accessed services if you’re travelling.

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