The spotlight turns to Hollywood tonight as the film industry gathers for the Oscars, its most celebrated event of the year. Anticipation builds hours before the ceremony begins, with fans around the world watching closely for the first glimpse of arriving stars.
Hollywood’s biggest night begins well before the first trophy is handed out. The red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards sets the stage for the evening, as actors, filmmakers, and nominees arrive for one of the most anticipated nights in entertainment.
The 2026 Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 15, celebrating the best films and performances of the past year. While the ceremony begins later in the evening, fans will first tune in for hours of red carpet coverage featuring celebrity interviews and fashion moments.
GettyThe awards ceremony will start at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, with Conan O’Brien returning as host for the second year in a row.
Celebrities are already flocking to the red carpet and serving glamorous looks ahead of the ceremony. Here are all the details on how to watch the Oscars red carpet and the ceremony live.
When the Oscars Red Carpet Coverage Begins
Several outlets will broadcast coverage of the arrivals throughout the afternoon and evening.
E! will begin its main red carpet show at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, hosted by Zuri Hall and Keltie Knight.
The network will also air an earlier pre-show beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern Time.
Erin Lim Rhodes, Zanna Roberts Rassi, and Devon Walker will host that coverage, offering previews and interviews before the main arrivals begin.
ABC will also present official Oscars pre-show programming.
The broadcast titled “The Oscars Red Carpet Show” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time and will also stream on Hulu.
Earlier in the day, viewers can also watch “On the Red Carpet at the Oscars,” which airs on ABC affiliates and streams through ABC News Live.
How to Watch the 2026 Oscars on TV and Streaming
In the United States, the Academy Awards will air live on ABC, meaning viewers with cable can watch on their local affiliate.
For streaming audiences, the ceremony will also be available on Hulu, marking the first time the service will carry the full awards show live.
Fans without traditional cable still have several options to watch the event. Live television streaming services that carry ABC include:
- DIRECTV Stream, which offers a free trial
- FuboTV, which also offers a free trial
- Sling TV, which provides customizable packages but currently does not include a free trial
These services allow viewers to stream the ceremony and red-carpet coverage live.
Global Start Times for the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet
Because the Oscars are broadcast live from the United States, start times vary widely around the world. North American audiences will watch the ceremony Sunday evening, while many international viewers will tune in early Monday morning.
United States
- Eastern Time: 6:30 p.m.
Central Time: 5:30 p.m.
Mountain Time: 4:30 p.m.
Pacific Time: 3:30 p.m.
Alaska Time: 2:30 p.m.
Hawaii Time: 1:30 p.m.
Canada
- Pacific Time: 3:30 p.m.
Mountain Time: 4:30 p.m.
Central Time: 5:30 p.m.
Eastern Time: 6:30 p.m.
Atlantic Time: 7:30 p.m.
Newfoundland Time: 8:00 p.m.
International
- London: 11:30 p.m.
- Milan: 12:30 a.m. Monday
- Helsinki: 1:30 a.m. Monday
- Moscow: 2:30 a.m. Monday
- Dubai: 3:30 a.m. Monday
- India: 5:00 a.m. Monday
- Beijing: 7:30 a.m. Monday
- Tokyo: 8:30 a.m. Monday
- Sydney: 10:30 a.m. Monday
- Auckland: 12:30 p.m. Monday
Major films competing this year include “Sinners,” “One Battle After Another,” “Marty Supreme,” “Frankenstein,” and “F1.”
Movie fans across the world will be watching closely to see which films, actors, and creators take home Hollywood’s most coveted awards.
EntertainmentNow is covering the Oscars red carpet live along with the awards ceremony. You can follow the live coverage of the show and see the best celebrity red carpet looks here.
