How to Watch the 2026 Oscars this Sunday: Your Guide to Hollywood’s Biggest Night
Mar 13, 2026, 9:20 AM
The biggest night in Hollywood is almost here! Whether you’re hosting a red-carpet watch party or just settling in on the couch with some popcorn, the 98th Academy Awards are set to be a star-studded affair.
The Broadcast The 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC. For viewers in the Denver area, you can tune in through your local ABC affiliate, KMGH-TV (Channel 7). Coverage typically begins with the red carpet arrivals in the late afternoon, followed by the main ceremony in the evening hosted by Conan O’Brien.
Streaming Options If you’ve cut the cord, you can still catch the show through several live-TV streaming services that carry ABC, including:
- Hulu + Live TV
- YouTube TV
- FuboTV
- DirecTV Stream
Make sure to check your local listings closer to the date, as streaming availability can sometimes vary by region. If you have an antenna, you can also pick up the local broadcast for free in high definition.
Stay Connected The Oscars aren’t just about the awards; they’re about the community of film lovers coming together. We’ll be sharing our favorite fashion highlights and surprise wins right here on the KOSI 101.1 website and across our social media pages.
We’d love to know who you’re rooting for! Are you betting on a blockbuster or hoping for an indie upset?
Make it a Party
If you’re celebrating here in Colorado, remember to check in with local restaurants or movie theaters that might be hosting viewing parties. There’s something special about cheering for your favorite film alongside other movie buffs!
Whatever the outcome, we love seeing the magic of storytelling get the recognition it deserves. Grab a drink, settle in, and let us know who you’re rooting for on the KOSI 101.1 social pages!
Keep it tuned to KOSI 101.1 for your soundtrack to the weekend and all your local Denver updates.
Fun Facts:
– The average cost to prepare a Hollywood actress for the Academy Awards red carpet is $3,500.
– It costs $119,800 for a couple to attend the Vanity Fair Oscars party.
– 225 countries will broadcast the Oscars
– Wallethub claims the cost of producing the Academy Awards is $44 million. The red carpet costs $24,700. Each Oscar statue costs around $900 to produce. Hollywood studios spend $100 million a year lobbying for awards.
– Jennifer Hudson tells ITV that unlike other celebrities she doesn’t keep her Academy Award statue in her bathroom. ”Don’t put your dirty hands on my Oscar. It’s still very fresh in my mind and at times I’m like, I have an Oscar, really? No, not in the toilet. I have an award wall. Behind it is my hidden office. It’s a fake wall and the Oscar sits in the middle.”
– The Hollywood Reporter asked 2,021 people to name their favorite Academy Awards host. Billy Crystal topped the list with 57% followed by Ellen DeGeneres (56%), Chris Rock (51%), Kevin Hart (51%), Neil Patrick Harris (50%), Jimmy Kimmel (48%) and Seth MacFarlane (30%).
Nominees:
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Best Picture Bugonia
Best Actor Timothee Chalamet, Marty Supreme Best Actress Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Best Supporting Actor Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actress Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value Best Director Chloe Zhao, Hamnet
“Dear Me,” Diane Warren: Relentless Best Costume Design Avatar: Fire and Ash
Best Visual Effects Avatar: Fire and Ash Best Animated Feature Film Arco |
