How to watch the 2026 Oscars for free

The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O'Brien returning as host. You can stream the ceremony for free via Australia’s 7Plus, Ireland’s RTÉ Player or the UK’s ITVX. Those services are geo-restricted, but a VPN can let viewers abroad access them.

The basic steps are: subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN such as ExpressVPN, install its app on your device, connect to a server in a country with access, then visit 7Plus, RTÉ Player or ITVX to watch. VPNs that work well for streaming are generally paid, though many offer free trials or money-back guarantees so you can watch without a long-term commitment.

ExpressVPN is highlighted for servers in 105 countries, apps across major devices, a strict no-logs policy, fast speeds, up to 10 simultaneous connections and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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