The Oscars are airing on ABC in 2026, with a live stream available on Hulu in the U.S.

Quick Scoop: Which channel is the Oscars on?

Here’s the fast answer for which channel is the Oscars on this year:

  • TV channel in the U.S.: ABC (your local ABC station).
  • Streaming in the U.S.: Hulu (live stream of the ceremony).
  • Other live TV streamers: YouTube TV, Fubo, AT&T TV in many markets.

Outside the U.S., the Oscars are carried by different local broadcasters; the Academy publishes a country‑by‑country list each year.

When and how to watch (2026)

  • The 2026 Oscars (98th Academy Awards) are on Sunday, March 15.
  • Start time: 7 p.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. Pacific.
  • Main broadcast: ABC network, including local affiliates.

You can also watch via:

  • ABC.com or the ABC app (with a participating TV provider, in eligible markets).
  • Hulu live stream in the U.S.
  • Live TV streamers like Fubo, which is explicitly promoting the Oscars broadcast on ABC.

Red carpet and extras

If you’re tuning in early, there’s a full slate of red‑carpet coverage on ABC and streaming platforms.

  • ABC airs special red‑carpet shows leading into the ceremony.
  • “On the Red Carpet at the Oscars” and other pre‑shows run on ABC, ABC News Live, and online (including ABC’s digital apps and some social platforms).
  • E! also has its own red‑carpet special in the afternoon.

Quick viewing tips (forum-style take)

If you’re in the U.S., the safest move is: turn on your local ABC channel a bit before 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, or open Hulu’s live TV section around then.

Some practical checks:

  1. Use your cable/satellite guide and search for “The Oscars” on Sunday evening; it should show on ABC.
  1. On streaming, search “Oscars” inside Hulu, Fubo, or YouTube TV’s live guide.
  1. Outside the U.S., check the Academy’s international broadcaster list for your country.

TL;DR: For 2026, if you’re asking “which channel is the Oscars on,” the answer is: ABC on regular TV, and Hulu for streaming in the U.S., with other live TV providers like Fubo and YouTube TV also carrying the ABC feed.

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