What time do the Oscars start? Channel, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 Academy Awards show

Hollywood’s biggest night has arrived. The 98th Academy Awards will take center stage Sunday at the Dolby Theatre, where the film industry’s top stars and most celebrated projects will be honored.

Movies released in 2025 took audiences everywhere, from period dramas and Southern-set stories to high-speed action on Formula 1 tracks. Now, the year’s best performances, scores, sound design, visual effects and more will be recognized as the Oscars bring the industry together for one of its most prestigious nights.

This year’s Oscars race enters Sunday with plenty of intrigue, as several major categories appear too close to call. Stars like Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone and Kate Hudson are among the big names hoping to leave Hollywood’s biggest night with one of the industry’s most coveted honors.

With so many top categories still up for grabs, the spotlight will be brighter than ever at the 98th Academy Awards.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Oscars, including the TV channel and streaming options for Sunday’s ceremony.

What time do the Oscars start?

• Date: Sunday, March 15
• Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT

The 98th Academy Awards are set to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 15, with the ceremony taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

What channel are the Oscars on tonight?

• TV channel: ABC
• Live stream: Fubo

Viewers can watch the Oscars live on ABC, while those looking to stream the ceremony can do so through Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

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Oscars host, performers 2026

• Host: Conan O'Brien
• Performers: Shaboozey, Brittany Howard, Misty Copeland, Josh Groban, Raphael Saadiq

Conan O’Brien will host the 98th Academy Awards, headlining Sunday’s ceremony as Hollywood gathers for its biggest night.

The show will also feature performances from Shaboozey, Raphael Saadiq, Misty Copeland and Brittany Howard, who are set to perform “I Lied to You” from Sinners, along with Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

Oscars nominations 2026

Here are the nominations for a few notable categories at this year's Oscars. (The full list of nominations can be found here.)

Best Picture

• Bugonia
• F1
• Frankenstein
• Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• One Battle After Another
• The Secret Agent
• Sentimental Value
• Sinners
• Train Dreams

Best Actor in a Leading Role

• Timothee Chalamet — Marty Supreme
• Leonardo DiCaprio — One Battle After Another
• Ethan Hawke — Blue Moon
• Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
• Wagner Moura — The Secret Agent

Best Actress in a Leading Role

• Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
• Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
• Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
• Renate Reinsve — Sentimental Value
• Emma Stone — Bugonia

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

• Benicio Del Toro — One Battle After Another
• Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
• Delroy Lindo — Sinners
• Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
• Stellan Skarsgard — Sentimental Value

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

• Elle Fanning — Sentimental Value
• Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas — Sentimental Value
• Amy Madigan — Weapons
• Wunmi Mosaku — Sinners
• Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another