How to watch The Oscars for free

The Oscars start at 7pm ET (11pm GMT / 9am Monday, AEDT), with red carpet coverage beginning at 6.30pm ET / 10.30pm GMT. Conan O'Brien will host the ceremony live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. You can watch the full show for free in several countries: ABC carries the ceremony in the US (new YouTube TV subscribers get a ten‑day free trial), ITVX streams the event for free in the UK, and Australia's 7Plus offers free red carpet and ceremony coverage.

These national services can apply geo‑blocks when you're travelling. A VPN (virtual private network) changes your device's IP address so streamers think you're still at home. NordVPN is recommended, offering safety features, a 30‑day money‑back guarantee and a starting price of $3.39 per month.

If you prefer other US streaming options, ABC is also available through Hulu + Live TV and Fubo TV; free trials run three days for Hulu, five days for Fubo and ten days for YouTube TV.

United States, Los Angeles

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