How to watch the Oscars 2023: The Academy Awards will honor the best movies of the year on March 12

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• The 2023 Oscars will be broadcast live on March 12 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
• Top nominees include "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "The Banshees of Inisherin."
• If you don't have cable, you can stream the Oscars through live TV services like Sling.

The 95th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, will honor the best movies of 2022, with awards across more than 20 categories. You can tune in live to watch the 2023 Oscars ceremony on March 12 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Jimmy Kimmel will serve as this year's host, marking the comedian's third time presenting the show. The Oscars will also feature live performances for several of this year's best original song nominees, including Rihanna singing "Lift Me Up" from "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

"Everything Everywhere All at Once" leads the 2023 Oscars with 11 nominations, including best picture, best director (the Daniels), and best actress (Michelle Yeoh). The A24 movie is followed by the tragicomedy "The Banshees of Inisherin" and Netflix's "All Quiet on the Western Front" with nine nominations each. 

If you're looking to catch the Academy Awards live on March 12 to see which movie takes home the top prize, you've got a few different options. Here's a rundown of all the ways you can watch and stream the 2023 Oscars live. 

How to watch the 2023 Oscars

You can watch the 2023 Oscars live on March 12 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC. The ABC network is available via cable, antenna, and several live TV streaming services, including Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.

Viewers who already have access to ABC though a pay-TV provider can log in with their account info to stream the Oscars through the ABC app or ABC website. If you don't already have ABC through cable or broadcast TV, the cheapest way to stream the Oscars is with Sling TV.

Sling's Blue plan ($45/month) includes access to ABC in Chicago, Fresno, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Raleigh-Durham, and Houston. New members can get their first month of streaming for 50% off.

Unfortunately, if you live outside those major market areas, ABC is not included with a Sling membership. To get streaming access to ABC and the Oscars in other areas across the US, we recommend YouTube TV ($65/month), FuboTV ($70/month), and Hulu + Live TV ($70/month). Though more expensive than Sling, these services support ABC in more cities, and they provide bigger channel lineups.

Apps for live TV streaming services are supported on most mobile devices, smart TVs, and media players from major brands like Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Apple TV.

Can I watch the Oscars for free?

You can watch the Oscars for free with a live TV streaming service trial or via over-the-air broadcast TV.

Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV no longer offer free trials, but YouTube TV gives new subscribers a two-week free trial and FuboTV has a one-week trial for new members. Just remember, after your trial ends you'll be charged the full monthly fee unless you cancel.

You can also watch the 2023 Oscars for free on ABC with a digital TV antenna if you have broadcast reception to your local ABC station in your area.

How to watch the 2023 Oscars securely outside the US

If you're outside the US, you might be in a location that doesn't have streaming access to the Oscars. A simple way to stream the event when traveling outside the US is through a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN will ensure you can access your Sling TV, FuboTV, or YouTube TV account and watch the Oscars no matter where you are, while also establishing a more secure connection. 

If you're looking for the best VPN, we recommend using NordVPN or ExpressVPN. Both services allow you to access Sling TV, FuboTV, or YouTube TV by connecting to servers within the US. NordVPN starts at $12 a month, while ExpressVPN starts at $13 a month. Both provide discounted pricing with an annual plan, and members get a 30-day money-back guarantee.

What time does 2023 Oscars pre-show coverage begin?

If you want to catch Academy Awards pre-show coverage before the main event begins, you can start watching Oscars programming at 1 p.m. ET on March 12.

The Oscar lineup starts with ABC News' Oscars pre-show "On the Red Carpet Live: Countdown to Oscars 95," which will air from 1-4 p.m. ET. Following this program, ABC will air the "Countdown to the Oscars" lead-in show hosted by Ashley Graham, Vanessa Hudgens, and Lilly Singh from 6:30 p.m. ET until the main event begins.

Where are the Oscars being held in 2023?

The 2023 Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The Dolby Theatre has been the venue for the Academy Awards since 2001.

What films are nominated for 2023 Oscars?

The 2023 Oscars includes nominees across 23 categories, covering every aspect of the filmmaking process. The event's top prize, best picture, features 10 movies in competition. If you want to watch the nominees at home, you can stream most of the best picture contenders right now. 

Oscars best picture nominees

• "All Quiet on the Western Front"
• "Avatar: The Way of Water"
• "The Banshees of Inisherin"
• "Elvis"
• "Everything Everywhere All at Once"
• "The Fabelmans"
• "Tár"
• "Top Gun: Maverick"
• "Triangle of Sadness"
• "Women Talking"