Oscars 2025: How to Watch the Ceremony for Free and Live stream from Anywhere
By News Today USA online Desk
The Academy Awards, or Oscars, is Hollywood’s biggest night. It celebrates the best in movies. Fans worldwide are excited about the Oscars 2025 ceremony. They want to see the red carpet, emotional speeches, and surprise wins. Whether you love movies or just the fashion, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to watch the Oscars 2025 for free and live from anywhere.
When and Where is the Oscars 2025 Ceremony?
- Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET (Red Carpet starts at 3:30 PM PT)
- Venue: Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Host: To be announced (rumors suggest a return of a fan-favorite comedian!).
How to Watch the Oscars 2025 for Free
While the Oscars are usually on ABC in the U.S., you don’t need cable. Here’s how to watch for free:
- ABC’s Free Livestream
- ABC will broadcast the ceremony live. If you have a digital antenna, you can watch ABC for free in HD.
- Free Trial Trick: Use a streaming service like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or DirecTV Stream. They offer ABC and free trials (7–14 days). Cancel after the ceremony.
- Official Oscars YouTube Channel
- The Academy streams red carpet and behind-the-scenes for free on their YouTube channel.
- Social Media Highlights
- Follow the Oscars on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok for updates, winner announcements, and viral moments.
How to Live the Oscars 2025 Worldwide
Outside the U.S. or watching on the go? Here are your options:
Country | Platform | Cost |
USA | ABC, Hulu + Live TV | Free trial |
UK | Sky Cinema, NOW TV | £9.99/month |
Canada | CTV, TSN | Free with ads |
Australia | Channel 7, 7Plus | Free |
India | Disney+ Hotstar | ₹299/month |
Pro Tip: Use a VPN (e.g., ExpressVPN, NordVPN) to access geo-blocked streams. Connect to a U.S. server to watch ABC via Hulu’s free trial from anywhere.
Oscars 2025 Red Carpet Live Stream
Fashion is half the fun! Tune in early for the red carpet:
- E! Live from the Red Carpet: Starts at 3:30 PM PT on E! (free trial on Sling TV or FuboTV).
- ABC’s Red Carpet Special Begins at 5:00 PM PT.
Oscars 2025 Nominees and Predictions
While nominees won’t be announced until January 2025, early buzz suggests contenders like:
- Best Picture: Dune: Part Three, Juror #2 (Clint Eastwood), and The Piano Lesson (adaptation of August Wilson’s play).
- Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Order).
- Best Actress: Zendaya (Challengers 2), Margot Robbie (Ocean’s 14).
How to Watch Without Spoilers
Avoid social media until you’ve watched the ceremony! If you’re in a different time zone:
- DVR the Broadcast: Use YouTube TV or Hulu to record and watch later.
- Oscars On-Demand: The full show will be available on the ABC app and Oscars.org the next day.