When, where to watch Oscars 2026 live in India
What's the story
The 98th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, will be held on Sunday (March 15). The prestigious event will take place at Hollywood's iconic Dolby Theatre in California. Comedian and television host Conan O'Brien will be returning as the host for this year. If you're wondering how to watch the ceremony live, here are all the details.
Event schedule
Key broadcast timings for the event
The main ceremony for the Oscars 2026 will begin at 7:00pm ET on Sunday, March 15. This means, in India, it will start streaming at 4:30am on March 16. Before the main event, viewers can tune in to red-carpet coverage featuring celebrity arrivals, fashion highlights, and interviews with nominees and presenters. On the Red Carpet at the Oscars will go live on Hulu at 3:30pm ET, while E! Live from the Red Carpet begins at 4:00pm ET.
Viewing options
Where to watch Oscars in the US and India?
In the US, Oscars 2026 will be broadcast live on the ABC network. Viewers with a cable or satellite subscription can watch it on the ABC channel or stream it through the ABC app or website using their television provider login credentials. For the first time, this year's event will also be streamed live on Hulu, making it accessible for those who prefer online viewing. For Indian viewers, the 2026 Oscars can be seen on Star Movies and JioHotstar.
Film availability
Best Picture nominees and streaming availability
The Oscars 2026 ceremony will feature a competitive Best Picture race, with a diverse slate of films nominated across genres and styles. The 10 films competing for the top honor are Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, and Train Dreams. Several of these films are already available on major streaming platforms like Netflix, Apple TV, and JioHotstar.