Despite the #OscarsSoWhite controversy surrounding this year’s Academy Awards, the show will go on! And there’s plenty of reason to watch. From Chris Rock returning as host to the chance that this might actually be Leonardo DiCaprio’s big year (or biggest disappointment), the 2016 Oscars should be one for the history books.
We want to make sure you don’t miss a second of the action, so whether you’re watching on television, online, or on your phone, we’ve got you covered. Check out the how to’s below.
Date: Sunday, February 28, 2016
Time: 8:30 p.m. EST /5:30 p.m. PST
(Tune in early at 7 p.m. EST for red carpet coverage!)
How To Watch The 2016 Oscars On TV
The 88th Academy Awards will air live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on ABC. Check your local listings for exact channel.
How To Watch The 2016 Oscars Online
Roommate hogging the TV again? No worries – you can catch all the action from the red carpet to the awards right on your computer.
Head to oscar.go.com/live after 7 p.m. EST on Oscar Sunday to live stream the event. According to the site, the live stream “requires participating TV provider account and is available in Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, and San Francisco.” Checking out ABC.com’s Watch Live section will work too. Again, you’ll have to sign in with your provider.
How To Watch The 2016 Oscars On Phone, Tablet, & Mobile App
For Oscars wherever you are, download the WATCH ABC app.
