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One of the last major events as part of Hollywood\u2019s annual awards circuit has finally arrived \u2014 or is about to. The 98th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are being held on Sunday, March 15, starting at 7 p.m. EST. The 3.5-hour-long ceremony at the iconic Dolby Theatre (where it has been taking place since 2002) promises to treat viewers to dozens of not-to-miss moments: from the Best Actor announcement (on the betting app Kalshi, 56 percent of users have put their money on Michael B. Jordan, as compared to Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet\u2019s 35 percent) to all the emotional speeches, playful digs, and musical performances that have long made this night one of the entertainment industry\u2019s best.<\/p>\n
More from WWD<\/strong><\/p>\n watch abc and E!’s <\/span><\/a>oscars<\/a> red carpet on directv<\/p>\n watch abc and e!’s oscars red carpet on hulu + live tv <\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n We might be biased, but our favorite part of the Academy Awards<\/a> programming is what comes before all the A-listers even take their seats: the red carpet, of course. This year, ABC\u2019s official red carpet segment is kicking off at 6:30 p.m. EST, and you can catch every angle and interview without needing a cable subscription. In fact, a variety of the best live TV streaming platforms \u2014\u00a0like DirecTV<\/a>, Hulu + Live TV<\/a>, and Fubo<\/a> \u2014 not only carry ABC in their most popular packages but come with multi-day trials that will allow you to watch the Oscars red carpet for free online. If you want even more content for your Oscars watch party, be sure to view E!\u2019s extended Oscars red carpet broadcast, beginning at 4 p.m. EST. The E! channel can similarly be watched on DirecTV<\/a> and Hulu + Live TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n In this handout photo provided by The Academy, Oscar statuettes are seen backstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. <\/p>\n ABC\u2019s \u201cThe Oscars\u00a0Red Carpet Show\u201d will be hosted by Tamron Hall\u00a0and Jesse Palmer. If you\u2019ve long ago said \u201cno\u201d to cable, you can still get the scoop from the Emmy-winning television talk show host and, arguably, \u201cThe Bachelor\u2019s\u201d most famous man \u2014\u00a0with the help of the below streaming services and their free trials.<\/p>\n Extending the spectacle of the 2026 Oscars is E!\u2019s \u201cLive From the Red Carpet\u201d show, which calls itself an \u201call-access pass to the stars and styles of entertainment\u2019s biggest night.\u201d E! is bringing out TV personality Zuri Hall to helm the Q&As, with specific sartorial breakdowns provided by style<\/a> correspondent Zanna Roberts Rassi and E! entertainment host Justin Sylvester. Good news: If you\u2019ve already activated free trials for DirecTV<\/a> or Hulu + Live TV <\/a>to stream the actual Oscars live on ABC, you can use the very same sites to alternate between E! and ABC\u2019s star-studded red carpet coverage.<\/p>\n Here, an inside look at each editor-recommended live TV streaming provider\u2019s benefits and how you can take advantage of them starting today.<\/p>\n How to Watch the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet for Free Online Without Cable<\/p>\n EDITOR’S CHOICE<\/p>\n watch red carpet on directv <\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n ABC and E! are found across DirecTV\u2019s top-rated streaming packages, including Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. As of right now, all subscriptions come with a five-day free trial<\/a> <\/strong>for watching the Oscars red carpet live online, after which you can binge other ABC hits like \u201cGrey\u2019s Anatomy\u201d<\/a> or E!\u2019s buzzy \u201cDirty Rotten Scandals.\u201d <\/a><\/p>\n Got hooked? DirecTV channel bundles start at $59.99 for your first month (courtesy of the $35-off deal on the Choice plan, for a limited time only).<\/p>\n How to Watch the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet for Free Online Without Cable<\/p>\n BEST FOR ENTERTAINMENT<\/p>\n watch red carpet on hulu + live tv <\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n Eager to see the kinds of gowns stars from Emma Stone (Best Actress nominee) to Teyana Taylor (Best Supporting Actress nominee) roll up to the Dolby Theater in? Hulu + Live TV will get you a front-row ticket to the happenings, from the comforts of home. The streaming leader is equipped with over 95 channels (E! and ABC are two of them), and don\u2019t forget that Disney+ also comes attached for your viewing pleasure. The trial here is three days long<\/a><\/strong>, but that\u2019s more than enough time to absorb \u2014 and proceed to talk about \u2014\u00a0everything that goes down on the Oscars\u2019 red carpet. After the trial ends, Hulu + Live TV will cost you $89.99 a month.<\/p>\n How to Watch the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet for Free Online Without Cable<\/p>\n FREE DVR<\/p>\n watch red carpet on fubo <\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n Editor\u2019s note: E! is not carried by Fubo, but ABC is. The platform is also one that comes with a free trial lasting five days<\/a><\/strong>; if you continue turning to Fubo for your entertainment needs post-Oscars, its Pro plan clocks in at $48.99\/mo after the trial and the Elite plan goes for $53.99\/mo (you\u2019re going to get $25 and $30 off your first month, respectively). <\/p>\n Why we love Fubo and are loyal to it? The free trial includes DVR, so you can actually record ABC\u2019s \u201cThe Oscars\u00a0Red Carpet Show\u201d and watch it back, on demand, at any time: should you need to reference the designers worn by a particular male celebrity or a surprisingly affordable pair of shoes seen in front of that step and repeat.<\/p>\n The greatest creatives of our time walk the Academy Awards red carpet every year. Based on 2026\u2019s list of nominees, we are greatly anticipating the arrivals of Jessie Buckley, Kate Hudson, Chlo\u00e9 Zhao, Elle Fanning, Natalie Portman, Delroy Lindo, Jacob Elordi, and no shortage of other masters of their craft: in the running for either individual or group awards this year after stellar work in recently released cinema.<\/p>\n Of course, individuals presenting at the Oscars ceremony manage to generate no less excitement surrounding their appearances. In 2026, the presenters to look out for include Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Pedro Pascal, Channing Tatum, Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, and more. Staying true to tradition, last year\u2019s statuette receivers are going to be opening the envelopes for the categories in which they won, meaning Mikey Madison, Zoe Salda\u00f1a, Adrian Brody, and Kieran Culkin will all be handing out awards, too.<\/p>\n Adrien Brody, winner of the Best Actor in a Leading Role for \u201cThe Brutalist\u201d, Mikey Madison, winner of the Best Actress in a Leading Role for \u201cAnora\u201d, Zoe Salda\u00f1a, winner of the Best Actress in a Supporting Role for \u201cEmilia P\u00e9rez\u201d, and Kieran Culkin, winner of the Best Actor in a Supporting Role for \u201cA Real Pain\u201d, pose in the press room during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. <\/p>\n Broadcast journalists, TV personalities, and fashion<\/a> reporters typically get assigned red carpet hosting duties at major awards shows like the Oscars, and this year is no different. Starting at 7 p.m. EST, though, Conan O\u2019Brien will be taking the wheel as he returns to the big stage for the second time in a row.<\/p>\n According to the Academy<\/a>, here are some of the names and films vying for recognition at the 2026 Oscars.<\/p>\n Actor in a Leading Role<\/strong> Actress in a Leading Role<\/strong> Costume Design<\/strong> Directing<\/strong> We aren\u2019t oracles, but we can predict a thing or two about the fashion equations you\u2019re about to witness on the 2026 Oscars red carpet \u2014\u00a0given the ensembles at Oscars prior and those that went viral during this year\u2019s awards season alike.<\/p>\n In 2025, for instance, metallic dresses<\/a> were a standout trend: hugging the curves of everyone from Demi Moore to Doja Cat and blessing the paparazzi with some camera-friendly shine. At the famous after-party organized by Vanity Fair, sheer styles<\/a> were also prevalent last year, and cutouts<\/a> made a statement as part of the eveningwear of Sydney Sweeney, Emma Chamberlain, and beyond. Translation: Skin will be shown again, and reflective surfaces will likely be utilized by stylists once more, to much effect.<\/p>\n demi moore, doja cat, and halle berry wearing metallic dresses at the 2025 oscars<\/p>\n The WWD team is also forecasting that all things bias-cut<\/a> are \u201cpoised for a revival,\u201d especially in light of how integral the silhouette was in the trending-right-now Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy<\/a>\u2018s \u201990s-chic aesthetic. And if the recent Actor Awards<\/a> were any indication, there will be lots of straps, height, and crystal embellishments in the footwear department. Hair-wise, expect to be inspired by bobs<\/a> left and right, seeing as how Michelle Williams and Leslie Bibb (the \u201ccunty little bob\u201d O.G.) were joined by a multitude of other starlets who showed off the chop on earlier red carpets. In the present, this \u2018do direction is being spearheaded by Margot Robbie, a new initiate; Moore; Selena Gomez; and Gracie Abrams.<\/p>\n So far, WWD got confirmation of the following beauty brands that are going to be utilized by celebrity<\/a> MUAs in preparation for their clients\u2019 Sunday outing: Aveeno<\/a> on Misty Copeland, Dr. Althea <\/a>on Priyanka Chopra, Patrick Ta Beauty<\/a> and Rare Beauty<\/a> on Rachel Sennott, and Neutrogena<\/a> and P<\/a>ureology<\/a> on Tate McRae.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss a second by subscribing to DirecTV<\/a>, Hulu + Live TV<\/a>, or Fubo<\/a> today and streaming the Oscars red carpet\u00a0for free online.<\/p>\n Sign up for\u00a0<\/strong>WWD Shop<\/a>\u2018s newsletter<\/strong>\u00a0to get the scoop on the best in\u00a0beauty\u00a0and\u00a0style\u00a0with in-depth\u00a0reviews\u00a0of exciting new releases and buyer\u2019s guides to find the products you need to try ASAP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Since 1910, WWD \u2014 often referred to as \u201cthe\u00a0fashion\u00a0bible\u201d \u2014 has been the leading industry voice of authority for senior executives in the global women\u2019s and men\u2019s\u00a0fashion, retail and\u00a0beauty\u00a0communities, while also informing the consumer media that cover the market. 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Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet, \u201cMarty Supreme\u201d
Leonardo DiCaprio, \u201cOne Battle after Another\u201d
Ethan Hawke, \u201cBlue Moon\u201d
Michael B. Jordan, \u201cSinners\u201d
Wagner Moura, \u201cThe Secret Agent\u201d<\/p>\n
Jessie Buckley, \u201cHamnet\u201d
Rose Byrne, \u201cIf I Had Legs I\u2019d Kick You\u201d
Kate Hudson, \u201cSong Sung Blue\u201d
Renate Reinsve, \u201cSentimental Value\u201d
Emma Stone, \u201cBugonia\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAvatar: Fire and Ash,\u201d Deborah L. Scott
\u201cFrankenstein,\u201d Kate Hawley
\u201cHamnet,\u201d Malgosia Turzanska
\u201cMarty Supreme,\u201d Miyako Bellizzi
\u201cSinners,\u201d Ruth E. Carter<\/p>\n
\u201cHamnet,\u201d Chlo\u00e9 Zhao
\u201cMarty Supreme,\u201d Josh Safdie
\u201cOne Battle after Another,\u201d Paul Thomas Anderson
\u201cSentimental Value,\u201d Joachim Trier
\u201cSinners,\u201d Ryan Coogler<\/p>\n <\/a> What Are Celebrities Going to Wear at the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet?<\/h2>\n
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