How to watch the 2026 Oscars red carpet as your fave stars arrive

The 98th Academy Awards red carpet is finally rolled out, so let the fashion extravaganza begin.

Hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, the A-list event is set to take place in Los Angeles this weekend.

From tailored suits to statement gowns, your favorite celebrities will be dressed to the nines on the red carpet before the highly anticipated ceremony.

Want to catch a glimpse of your favorite fashionista? Here’s what to know about the 2026 Oscars red carpet.

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With a few notable exceptions, these aren’t always the gowns that make the Oscars best-dressed lists. For the most part, the frocks that have faced the audience from the winner’s podium aren’t particularly daring or even memorable. But they get a very important job done very well: They let the winners shine.

2026 Oscars: How to watch the 98th Academy Awards

How to watch the Oscars live red carpet coverage

ABC News’ “On the Red Carpet at the Oscars” preshow will air on the company’s television stations and affiliates March 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET as stars arrive at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. It will also stream on ABC News Live. British comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg will host the official live show at 6:30 p.m. ET.

celebrity.land and Variety are doing joint red carpet coverage starting at 4 p.m. ET. You can watch the special on celebrity.land or stream it on the network’s digital platform.

E! will also be on the red carpet interviewing celebrities beginning at 4 p.m. ET.

When is the 2026 Oscars ceremony?

The 98th Oscars ceremony is set to start at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.