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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are trading their New York City studio for Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre in honor of a special Oscars-themed edition of Live With Kelly and Mark. Filmed in front of thousands of fans on Monday, March 16, the hour-long episode will be broadcast at 9 a.m. PT/ET on ABC, meaning cord-cutters can stream it live on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Live With Kelly and Mark: After the Oscars will feature interviews with celebrity guests including Oscars winners and host Conan O’Brien, plus live performances and expert commentary on the night’s biggest fashion moments.
At a Glance: How to Watch Live With Kelly and Mark: After the Oscars 2026
How to Watch Live With Kelly and Mark: After the Oscars 2026: Air Date and Time, Free Livestream
The special Academy Awards-themed edition of Live With Kelly and Mark airs on Monday, March 16, at 9 a.m. PT/ET. Since the show will be broadcast on ABC, cord-cutters can stream it live on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Since select streamers are offering trial periods and limited-time discounts, viewers can catch the star-studded evening at no cost; learn more about each option below.
DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month
ABC is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch the performance at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo Fubo
Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)
Watch ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month.
For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $29.99 for the first month and $60.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month
Watch ABC and Hulu for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.