Movie’s biggest night – Academy Awards or ‘Oscars 2017’ – is finally here! The 2017 Oscars air tonight at 8:30 PM EST on ABC. Here is everything you need to know about the awards show and how to watch it online, phone and desktop.
Oscars 2017 viewing details
Date: February 26, 2017
Start Time: 8:30 PM EST
End Time: 11:45 PM EST
Red Carpet Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM EST
TV Channel: ABC
Nominees: The nominees for Actor in a Leading Role: Casey Affleck, Andrew Garfield, Ryan Gosling, Viggo Mortensen and Denzel Washington. For Actress in a Leading Role: Isabelle Huppert, Ruth Negga, Natalie Portman, Emma Stone and Meryl Streep.
Presenters: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Warren Beatty, Sofia Boutella, Matt Damon, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Fox, Ryan Gosling, Salma Hayek, Taraji P. Henson, Dev Patel, Seth Rogen, Octavia Spencer, Meryl Streep and Vince Vaughn.
Location: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California
Host: Jimmy Kimmel
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How To Watch ‘Oscars’ Online
‘Oscars 2017’ airs tonight at 8:30 PM EST on ABC. There are a few ways you can watch the TV series on desktop, phone, tablet and mobile device. Here are your options:
ABC Website & ABC App
You can watch 2017 Oscars live online via ABC’s website. You will need your login and password information for your cable provider.
You can also live stream 89th Academy Awards on your phone, tablet or mobile device by downloading the ABC app (App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore), login with your cable provider info and begin watching.
DIRECTV NOW
No cable or satellite login? No problem! you can live stream Oscars 2017 online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you’ll receive seven days free before your paid membership begins. You will not be charged if you cancel your subscription within this time.
DIRECTV also has an DIRECTV NOW app (App Store, Google Play). You can watch the show for free if you sign up for the seven-day trial and cancel it before the trial period ends.
Sling TV
You can also watch the awards through Sling TV. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. You can sign up for a free seven-day trial and if you cancel your subscription within seven days, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
Sling TV also has an Sling app (App store, Google Play). There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV – see all devices.
Please note ABC on Sling TV & DIRECTV NOW is only available in: Chicago, Fresno, Houston, L.A., New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, Raleigh-Durham.
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