The 98th Academy Awards red carpet is finally rolled out<\/a>, so let the fashion extravaganza<\/a> begin.<\/p>\n Hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, the A-list event is set to take place in Los Angeles this weekend.<\/p>\n From tailored suits to statement gowns, your favorite celebrities will be dressed to the nines on the red carpet before the highly anticipated ceremony.<\/p>\n Want to catch a glimpse of your favorite fashionista? Here’s what to know about the 2026 Oscars red carpet.<\/p>\n 1<\/span> of 20<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n 2026 Oscars: <\/strong> How to watch the 98th Academy Awards<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n ABC News’ “On the Red Carpet at the Oscars”<\/a> 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.<\/a><\/p>\n celebrity.land and Variety are doing joint red carpet coverage <\/a>starting at 4 p.m. ET. You can watch the special on celebrity.land or stream it on the network’s digital platform.<\/p>\n E! will also be on the red carpet<\/a> interviewing celebrities beginning at 4 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n The 98th Oscars ceremony is set to start at 7 p.m. ET \/ 4 p.m. PT at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.<\/p>\n A giant screen shows the Oscar logo before the start of the 98th Academy Awards nominations announcement at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, California, January 22, 2026.<\/p>\n The show\u00a0will air live<\/a>\u00a0on ABC and the ABC app (if you’re a cable subscriber) on Sunday\u00a0from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET \/ 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n You can also stream the awards ceremony live on\u00a0Hulu<\/a>\u00a0and via\u00a0FuboTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n Contributing: Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY<\/p>\n Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.<\/p>\nSee top red carpet looks that made Oscar best actress winners shine<\/h2>\n
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