Oscars 2026: When and where to watch LIVE on TV and streaming platforms
The Hindu
Oscars 2026 date and timings: Watch the 98th Academy Awards live on March 15, 2026, at 4:30 a.m. IST in India on various platforms.
The 98th Academy Awards, popularly known as The Oscars, are set to be held on Sunday (March 15, 2026) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, honouring the best films of 2025. This annual event brings together filmmakers and celebrities for an evening dedicated to recognising outstanding achievements in cinema.
The ceremony will be broadcast live, allowing audiences worldwide to catch the awards, performances, and notable moments as they happen.
Comedian Conan O’Brien will return as host for the second consecutive year, setting the stage alight with his presence and guiding the audience through the evening’s celebrations. Moreover, this year, actor Priyanka Chopra will be presenting at the 98th Academy Awards, joining prominent stars such as Robert Downey Jr. and Anne Hathaway.
Movie fans can look forward to watching the ceremony on television or via various streaming platforms. Here’s a rundown of when and where to watch the big event.
In India, the 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast live at 4.30 a.m. IST on March 16, 2026.
The 98th Academy Awards will air at 7.00 p.m. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), 4.00 p.m. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), 11.00 p.m. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), or 7.00 a.m. CST (Central Standard Time) on March 15.
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