How to watch the 2026 Oscars for free: time, livestream, host
The Academy is rolling out the red carpet. The 2026 Oscars will air live from the Dolby Theatre in LA on Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, with red carpet coverage beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET. Conan O’Brien returns as host for a second consecutive year. To watch without cable youll need a live TV streaming service.
DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial and several plan options that include ABC; the MyNews genre pack ($39.99/month) provides access to ABC at a lower price point. OBrien made his Oscar hosting debut in 2025. He said on "Good Morning America" that hes "chill" heading into the ceremony and that he and his team have "lots of fun ideas." He also teased some singing and dancing, saying, "I think America demands to see Conans body in motion.
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