Oscars live-stream: How to watch the 2026 Academy Awards with or without cable, including free options

Hollywood’s biggest night takes place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles tonight. Here’s how cord-cutters can catch it live.

Host Conan O’Brien rolls out the red carpet before the 98th Academy Awards. [Photo: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images]

It’s time for the dazzling conclusion to the 2026 awards season. After the Hollywood elites walk the red carpet, the curtain will rise on the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, which is tonight.

The excitement will be palpable as the audience waits to learn who will take home a coveted Oscar. Here’s everything you need to know to fully enjoy the evening, including how to tune in.

Where does the 98th Academy Awards take place?

The location for this fabulous event is in Tinseltown, of course. More specifically, the ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Who’s hosting the 2026 Oscars?

Comedian and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will be guiding the audience through the evening.

This is his second consecutive year hosting Hollywood’s biggest night. It is a duty he takes very seriously. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that he has been doing several surprise stand-up sets to workshop his material ahead of the big night.

O’Brien will be supported by several presenters throughout the evening. As is tradition, last year’s acting award winners, Kieran Culkin, Zoe Saldaña, Adrien Brody, and Mikey Madison, will present in their respective categories.

Additionally, Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway, Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Javier Bardem, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, Chris Evans, and Chase Infiniti are all scheduled to appear.

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