2026 Awards Season: How to Watch Every Major Ceremony Live
Get ready for the 2026 awards season! From the Critics’ Choice Awards to the Oscars, discover when and where to catch every major event, who’s leading the nominations, and what to expect from this year’s most anticipated ceremonies.
The 2026 awards season is officially underway, launching January 4 with the 31st Critics’ Choice Awards—the first big event of the year. After a fiercely competitive 2025, especially for films that balanced critical acclaim and box office success, anticipation for this year’s top contenders is at an all-time high.
Spotlight on the Year’s Top Contenders
Last year saw standout films from directors like Ryan Coogler, Paul Thomas Anderson, Chloé Zhao, and Park Chan-wook. Their projects—Sinners , One Battle After Another, Hamnet , and No Other Choice—captured both audiences and critics, setting the stage for a thrilling awards race. As each major ceremony approaches, here’s a breakdown of when and how to tune in for all the action.
Key Dates and Viewing Options
31st Critics’ Choice Awards – January 4
Red carpet coverage runs from 2:00–4:00 p.m. PT (5:00–7:00 p.m. ET). The main event, hosted by Chelsea Handler, airs live on E! and USA Network at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT), with streaming available on Peacock. Sinners leads with 17 nominations, including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture, closely followed by One Battle After Another with 14 nods.
83rd Golden Globe Awards – January 11
The red carpet starts at 9:15 a.m. PT (12:15 p.m. ET). Nikki Glaser returns as host for the live CBS broadcast, with streaming on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another tops the film nominations with nine, while The White Lotus leads TV with six.
68th Grammy Awards – February 1
Red carpet festivities begin at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT). The ceremony airs live on CBS and streams on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Kendrick Lamar heads the pack with nine nominations after a strong showing last year.
International and Streaming Highlights
79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) – February 22
The red carpet is expected to start at 3 p.m. GMT (10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT). Alan Cumming hosts the event, which airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, and streams on BritBox in the US. Nominations will be announced January 27.
32nd Annual Actor Awards (formerly SAG Awards) – March 1
The red carpet begins at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). The ceremony streams exclusively on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Nominations are set to be revealed January 7 via SAG-AFTRA’s digital platforms.
98th Academy Awards ( Oscars ) – March 15
Red carpet coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). Conan O’Brien returns as host for the live ABC broadcast, with streaming on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). Final nominations will be announced January 22 on Oscars.org and YouTube.
Global Broadcast Times and Leading Films
For viewers worldwide, here’s a quick look at broadcast times for each major event:
Critics Choice Awards: 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT (US), 12:00 a.m. GMT (UK), 4:00 a.m. IST (India), 3:00 a.m. GST (Middle East), 8:00 a.m. JST (Japan )
Golden Globes: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT (US), 1:00 a.m. GMT (UK), 5:30 a.m. IST (India), 4:00 a.m. GST (Middle East), 9:00 a.m. JST (Japan)
Grammys: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT (US), 1:00 a.m. GMT (UK), 5:30 a.m. IST (India), 4:00 a.m. GST (Middle East), 9:00 a.m. JST (Japan)
BAFTA: 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT (US), 7:00 p.m. GMT (UK), varies elsewhere
Actor Awards: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT (US), 1:00 a.m. GMT (UK), 5:30 a.m. IST (India), 4:00 a.m. GST (Middle East), 9:00 a.m. JST (Japan)
Oscars: 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT (US), 12:00 a.m. GMT (UK), 4:30 a.m. IST (India), 3:00 a.m. GST (Middle East), 8:00 a.m. JST (Japan)
With Sinners and One Battle After Another consistently leading nominations across the board, all eyes are on these films as the 98th Academy Awards approach. Who will come out on top this season?