Primary TV Broadcast and Official Streaming Home
The Oscars ceremony is broadcast live on ABC in the United States, with the network serving as the primary television home for the event. The official live stream is available through the ABC app and ABC.com, which require a cable or satellite login for full access. For viewers outside the U.S., the ceremony is distributed by local partners and the official Oscars website provides international viewing details at https://www.oscars.org/watch. The live broadcast typically begins at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, with pre-show coverage starting earlier on ABC and its affiliated streaming platforms.
ABC's parent company Disney also offers the live stream through its Disney+ streaming bundle in select regions, though live event access may require a qualifying subscription tier. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences coordinates the global distribution of the ceremony through its official partners, ensuring the live feed reaches audiences in over 200 countries. The official Oscars YouTube channel and the Academy's social media accounts provide real-time highlights and clips during the broadcast. For the most accurate and updated information on the broadcast schedule, the official Oscars website at https://www.oscars.org/watch remains the primary source.
Live Streaming Platforms and Subscription Services
Major live TV streaming services carry the Oscars broadcast as part of their base channel lineup, including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV. These services provide access to ABC and the live stream without a traditional cable subscription, with prices starting around $70 per month for the base tiers. Sling TV also carries ABC in its base packages, allowing subscribers to watch the ceremony live on their devices through the Sling app and website at https://www.sling.com. DirecTV Stream and Philo are additional options, though Philo does not include ABC in its channel lineup, making it unsuitable for live Oscar viewing.
For viewers seeking an ad-free experience, services such as YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV offer cloud DVR features that allow users to record and replay the ceremony. The Oscars live stream is also accessible through the ESPN app for subscribers of certain cable packages, as ESPN holds digital streaming rights for the ceremony in the U.S. The Academy's official Oscars app provides a companion experience with real-time voting updates and behind-the-scenes content during the live broadcast. To confirm which streaming services carry ABC in your area, the official Oscars website at https://www.oscars.org/watch provides an up-to-date guide.
International Viewing Options and Official Global Partners
Outside the United States, the Oscars ceremony is broadcast live through a network of official partners, including Sky in the United Kingdom, Foxtel in Australia, and Crave in Canada. These broadcasters secure the rights to air the ceremony live in their respective regions, with streaming access available through their own platforms and apps. The official Oscars website at https://www.oscars.org/watch lists the international broadcast partners and provides direct links to their streaming services for viewers who need to verify their local options.
For viewers in regions without a dedicated broadcast partner, the official Oscars YouTube channel streams the ceremony live in select countries, providing a free and accessible option for global audiences. The Academy also partners with major international platforms such as Amazon Prime Video in certain territories, where the live stream is available to Prime subscribers. To find the exact broadcast and streaming details for your country, the official Oscars website at https://www.oscars.org/watch offers a comprehensive international viewing guide that is updated annually.