What Time Do the Oscars Start? How to Watch and Stream the 97th Awards Ceremony

It’s almost time to see how the biggest nailbiter Oscar season of recent years concludes.

Stars will converge at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday for the 97th annual Academy Awards, which will undoubtedly see some first-time Oscar winners in top categories.

It’s the second year the Oscars are starting earlier in the hope that the best picture award will be announced before audiences go to bed.

The best picture race has been a real horserace this year, with “Anora” and “Conclave” scooping up top awards at other shows in recent weeks. “Emilia Pérez," the leading nominee this year, has had its Oscar chances upended by the surfacing of racist tweets by star Karla Sofía Gascón, so it remains to be seen how often the divisive Netflix narco-musical has its name out after the envelopes are opened Sunday.

Here’s how to watch and other key things to know before Sunday’s show:

What time do the Oscars start?

The Oscars start at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PST. ABC is available with an antenna or through cable and satellite providers.

How can I stream the Oscars?

The show is being livestreamed this year on Hulu. It’s also available on services offering live streaming of ABC such as Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV.

I don’t live in the U.S. How can I watch the Oscars?

The Oscars are widely broadcast beyond the United States.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has a handy guide to dozens of international territories that have Oscar telecasts.

How can I watch the red carpet?

The Oscars red carpet is a major fashion showcase. Oscar nominees and winners from past, present, and future pose and mingle ahead of the ceremony.

ABC will begin its red carpet pre-show at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, live on air and streaming on Hulu. E! will kick off its show, “Live From E!: The Oscars,” beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern.

Conclusion
The 97th Academy Awards will be a night to remember, with the best picture award being announced earlier than usual. Don’t miss the excitement and drama as the biggest stars in Hollywood converge at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What time do the Oscars start?
  • The Oscars start at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PST.
• How can I stream the Oscars?
  • The show is available on Hulu, Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV.
• Can I watch the Oscars outside of the United States?
  • Yes, the Oscars are widely broadcast beyond the United States. Check the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ guide for international territories with Oscar telecasts.