The 98th Academy Awards take place tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Hollywood’s biggest stars walking the red carpet before the ceremony begins. Here’s how you can catch all the glamorous arrivals live on TV and streaming platforms.
ABC Coverage
ABC will broadcast two red carpet specials ahead of the Oscars ceremony.
- On the Red Carpet at the Oscars airs at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT on ABC News and all ABC-owned stations. It will also stream live on ABC News Live via YouTube. Anchors Lara Spencer, Whit Johnson, and Linsey Davis will interview nominees and fashion experts.
- The official Oscars Red Carpet Pre-Show begins at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT on ABC. Hosted by Amelia Dimoldenberg, this program leads directly into the main ceremony.
Ceremony Broadcast
The 98th Oscars ceremony starts at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Conan O’Brien returns as host, with the show airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
E! and Peacock Coverage
Cable channel E! will once again host its signature red carpet special, Live From E!: Oscars 2026, beginning at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. Zuri Hall will lead interviews with stars, while fashion experts break down the evening’s style.
- The special will also stream simultaneously on Peacock, making it accessible to cord-cutters.
Nominee Highlights
This year’s frontrunners include Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with 16 nominations and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another with 13 nods. Both films are competing for Best Picture alongside Bugonia, F1: The Movie, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, and Train Dreams.
How to Watch Free
For viewers without cable, ABC’s coverage is available free over-the-air in most U.S. markets. Streaming options include Hulu (with Live TV) and ABC News Live on YouTube for pre-show coverage. Peacock offers access to E!’s special with a subscription.
