Oscars 2018 broadcast channel and key details
The 90th Academy Awards in 2018 aired on ABC in the United States, with live coverage beginning in the evening. The ceremony was produced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and continued its long relationship with the network and its affiliated streaming services. Below are the verified details for channel, timing, and how viewers accessed the show.
Confirmed network and broadcast facts for 2018
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Over-the-air network | ABC (American Broadcasting Company) | Official announcements and news reports |
| Cable/satellite carriage | Aired on ABC affiliates and major cable/satellite lineups | TV listings and provider guides |
| Streaming on ABC app | Live streaming available for authenticated subscribers | Press releases and tech coverage |
| Live streaming on Hulu + Live TV | Accessible via Hulu + Live TV add-on | Hulu and ABC press communications |
| International availability | Varied by region; not a direct ABC simulcast in most countries | International broadcaster schedules |
How viewers watched the 2018 Oscars
Most U.S. viewers watched the 2018 Oscars on ABC via antenna, cable, or satellite. Because the broadcast was live and national, local scheduling may have shifted start times in some U.S. markets due to news or sports preemptions. The ceremony was also streamed on the ABC app for subscribers authenticated through participating TV providers, and on Hulu + Live TV for subscribers with that add-on. These options reflected standard network and streaming-TV practices rather than event-specific changes.
Related context and timing
2018 Oscars ceremony details
The 90th Academy Awards took place on March 4, 2018, honoring films released in 2017. The production followed the Academy’s typical format, blending live presentation with commercial segments. No permanent broadcast changes resulted from the ceremony, and the network relationship remained consistent with prior years.
Year-to-year continuity
The 2018 Oscars reinforced ABC as the U.S. over-the-air home, continuing a pattern established well before 2018. Streaming integrations through the ABC app and supported TV apps represented the evolving delivery landscape but did not alter the core network affiliation. This continuity makes the 2018 Oscars a useful reference point for understanding the baseline broadcast and streaming options for the franchise.
International and alternate availability
Outside the United States, availability depended on local broadcasters and streaming services. In some regions, the Oscars were carried by national networks or premium channels, with start times adjusted for time zones. In others, the ceremony was unavailable or offered via delayed rebroadcasts. Viewers relying on international sources should check local listings for specifics, as none of these arrangements constituted a U.S. simulcast of ABC.
Quick reference: how the 2018 Oscars were delivered in the U.S.
- Primary U.S. channel: ABC (over-the-air and most cable/satellite providers)
- Live streaming: ABC app for authenticated subscribers
- Live streaming: Hulu + Live TV subscribers
- Timing: March 4, 2018, scheduled for evening Eastern/Pacific broadcast
- International: Varied by market; not a direct ABC simulcast in most countries
These delivery methods reflect standard network and streaming-television practices and remain reliable indicators for how major awards shows are distributed in the U.S.