The highly anticipated 98th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, will take place today, March 15, 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in global cinema for a night celebrating the best films and performances of the year.
The ceremony will be held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, and will be broadcast live to millions of viewers around the world.
In the United States, the awards show will air live on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).
Viewers can also stream the ceremony online through platforms such as Hulu, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and DIRECTV Stream, or via the ABC website and app with a valid cable subscription.
The main ceremony is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the glamorous red-carpet show starting about 30 minutes earlier.
For viewers in Nigeria, the time difference means the red carpet will begin at approximately 11:30 p.m., while the awards ceremony itself will start around midnight (12:00 a.m.).
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The Oscars remain one of the most watched entertainment events globally, with filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals gathering annually to honor outstanding achievements in filmmaking.
Conan O’Brien, who previously appeared in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You alongside Best Actress candidate Rose Byrne, will host the Oscars for the second year in a row.
O’Brien was named the 2026 host two weeks after the 2025 Oscars, saying in a statement, “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech.”
To refresh your recollection, Brody spent over six minutes accepting the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in The Brutalist.
This year’s edition is expected to feature major film contenders, star-studded appearances, and memorable performances.
