VOD News | On 15, Mar 2026

It’s the same question every year: where can I watch the Oscars online in the UK – live, and legally? The answer has been the same for decades: Sky. Until now. In 2026, for the third year in a row, ITV has snapped up the UK TV rights to broadcast the Academy Awards.

That means British film fans can enjoy the ceremony without having to subscribe to a pay-TV service, or fly to La La Land, which makes working out your plans for the evening of Sunday 15th March much easier.

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On Sunday 15th March, ITV will be broadcasting live from Los Angeles, with Jonathan Ross fronting the coverage of the festivities.

For the second year, the Oscars red carpet will be simulcast live across both ITV1 and ITVX, with presenters Ross King and Angelique Jackson providing direct access to 98th Oscars nominees, Hollywood’s biggest personalities, and VIP guests as they arrive for the ceremony.

Then, at 12am, coverage of the ceremony will be airing live. That coverage will see Jonathan Ross joined by guests and film fanatics to talk through the night’s predictions.

All ITV1 content will be available on STV and STV Player.

Oscars on demand: ITVX collections

Viewers can also immerse themselves in a range of exclusive content on ITVX, including a dedicated Academy Awards page, Oscar-winning film collections, stand-out moments from past Oscars ceremonies, and highlights and clips from the big night.

A dedicated Oscars 24/7 Channel on ITVX features Academy Award-winning and nominated films celebrating the finest past winners and contenders, including modern hits La La Land and Parasite, and celebrated classics Black Narcissus and Bugsy Malone.

Repeat / Highlights

The next day, viewers can stream the full ceremony or catch a 90-minute highlights package of the ceremony, airing on ITV1 at 10.45pm on Monday 16th March. Plus this will be available to stream on the ITVX pop-up Oscars page (both versions will remain available for three weeks).

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