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Ahead of the 2026 Oscars ceremony on March 15, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET, on ABC (streamable via DirecTV, Fubo, Sling or Hulu + Live TV), Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, both ABC and E! are set to cover the A-list arrivals. ABC’s extended red carpet coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET, once again, streamable via DirecTV (with five-day free trial), Fubo (with five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. E!’s pre-show begins at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET, also streamable on DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
While the easiest way to catch all the red carpet coverage and ceremony online for free is through DirecTV’s five-day trial, The Hollywood Reporter is further breaking down each streaming option ahead for both E! and ABC’s 2026 Oscars pre-shows.
At a Glance: How to Watch ABC’s 98th Academy Awards Red Carpet Coverage
- What: On The Red Carpet at The Oscars (three hours); The Oscars Red Carpet Show (30 minutes)
- When: Sunday, March 15, 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: ABC
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
At a Glance: How to Watch E!’s 98th Academy Awards Red Carpet Coverage
- What: E! Live From the Red Carpet (2.5 hours); Red Carpet Rundown (30 minutes)
- When: Sunday, March 15, 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET
- Channel: E!
- Stream online: DirecTV, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Where to Watch 2026 Oscars Red Carpet: Air Date and Time, Free Livestream
ABC’s extended red carpet coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET with On The Red Carpet at The Oscars, a three-hour Oscars pre-pre-show. ABC’s official live red carpet pre-show, The Oscars Red Carpet Show, follows at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET, hosted by Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer, which will, in addition to ABC (streamable via DirecTV, Fubo, Sling or Hulu + Live TV), air live on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
E! has its own red carpet coverage, E! Live From the Red Carpet, beginning at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET. Then, at 3:30 p.m. PT/6:30 p.m. ET, E!’s 30-minute Red Carpet Rundown will be broadcast. As mentioned, both ABC and E! are available via live TV streaming services that carry the channels, including DirecTV (with five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. While the easiest way to catch all the red carpet coverage and the ceremony online for free is through DirecTV’s five-day trial period, THR is further outlining each streaming option ahead.
Plus, see here for THR‘s 2026 Oscars ceremony streaming guide.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
Both ABC and E! are included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch the performance at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)
Watch ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
ABC and E! are included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month.
For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch ABC and E! for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
