How to Watch the 2026 Oscars in Canada
The 98th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are speedy approaching. Here’s how Canadian viewers can tune in to Hollywood’s biggest night to celebrate the best in film.
When and Where to Watch
The 2026 Oscars ceremony will be broadcast live in Canada on CTV and streamed simultaneously on Crave. For viewers in the United States, the ceremony will be shown on ABC.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Red Carpet Coverage
Don’t miss the pre-show excitement! The official red carpet preshow will start at 6:30 p.m. ET on CTV and Crave. Etalk’s red carpet coverage will begin even earlier, at 5:30 p.m. ET, and will be available on Crave and YouTube.
Who is Hosting?
Comedian Conan O’Brien will be hosting the Oscars for the second consecutive year. He was announced as the host shortly after the 2025 ceremony. O’Brien’s previous hosting stint attracted the largest broadcast audience in five years, with an estimated 19.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched prime-time television broadcast of the year outside of professional sports.
Key Nominees
This year, Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s horror film, leads the nominations with a record-breaking 16 nominations.
Where is the Oscars Held?
The awards will be presented at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.