We can’t believe we’re typing this, but the 2025 awards season is nearly over. The Oscars usually close things off with a bang, and this year shouldn’t be any different. I mean, just take a quick peek at the nominees for Best Picture: Anora, Wicked, The Substance, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Dune: Part Two, A Complete Unknown, I’m Still Here, and Nickel Boys. TL;DR: We’re in for a good show, especially with musical performances from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Raye, Doja Cat, Lisa, and Queen Latifah.
So, as we grab a box of tissues and mentally prepare for that Wicked performance to unfold on stage, here are all the details on how to watch the 2025 Oscars for free.
When are the 2025 Oscars?
The 97th Academy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, March 2 at the new time of 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. GMT / 6:00 p.m. CT.
How to watch the 2025 Oscars
Watch the 2025 Oscars on cable
The Oscars will air on your local ABC channel. If you don’t have a TV, you can stream the show on ABC’s website and app by logging into your cable provider.
Stream the 2025 Oscars
Scrambling for a streaming option? Look no further. Hulu + Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV are all streaming the 2025 Oscars.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers a 3-day free trial. After that, subscriptions start at $82.99 per month.
YouTubeTV
YouTubeTV has more than 100 channels, and while subscriptions start at $69.99 per month, there’s a 21-day free trial.
DirecTV Stream
The Oscars are also on DirecTV Stream, which has three buckets of channel offerings. The standard entertainment bucket should cover the Oscars, and there’s a 5-day free trial. After that, subscriptions start at $86.99.
FuboTV
ABC is one of the 200 channels on FuboTV. While subscriptions start at $84.99 per month, the app is currently offering a 7-day free trial.
