The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The ceremony honors the best films of 2025 and will be broadcast live across more than 200 territories worldwide.
The show is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and 4:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) in the United States, with the red carpet coverage beginning earlier in the evening. For audiences in India, the ceremony will stream in the early hours of March 16, making it a traditional early-morning viewing event for Indian movie fans.
The 2026 ceremony will be hosted by comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien, bringing his signature wit to Hollywood’s biggest night.
Oscars 2026 Global Time Guide
The ceremony will air live at different local times around the world:
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United States: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT (March 15)
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United Kingdom: 11:00 PM GMT (March 15)
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India: 5:30 AM IST (March 16)
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UAE / Middle East: 3:00 AM GST (March 16)
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Japan: 8:00 AM JST (March 16)
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Australia (Sydney): 10:00 AM AEDT (March 16)
Where to Watch the Oscars 2026
The ceremony will be available through several international broadcast partners depending on the region.
In the United States, the Oscars will be broadcast on ABC and streamed live on Hulu, marking the first time the ceremony is available simultaneously on the streaming platform.
For viewers in India, the awards will be available through JioHotstar, with television coverage expected on the Star Network channels. The red carpet typically begins around 3:30 AM IST, followed by the main ceremony at 5:30 AM IST.
In the United Kingdom, audiences can watch the ceremony live on ITV and stream it through the ITVX platform. Ireland will carry the broadcast via RTÉ, while Australia’s telecast will air on Seven Network and stream on 7Plus.
Across Latin America, the ceremony will air on TNT, while several Asian territories will carry the broadcast through regional partners such as NHK in Japan.
With global broadcast partners spanning television and streaming platforms, the Academy Awards remain one of the most widely watched entertainment events in the world.
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