What to Expect at the 2022 Academy Awards
This year’s Oscars will have three hosts instead of one, namely Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, and Regina Hall, making this the first time three women hosted the event.
Revealed back in early February, the big names at this year’s Academy Awards are “The Power of the Dog,” which leads with 12 nominations, “Dune,” which received ten nominations, and “West Side Story” and “Belfast,” each with seven nominations.
How to Watch the 2022 Academy Awards Online
As we already mentioned, the Academy Awards will be broadcast by ABC this year. Thankfully, keeping up with ABC online will not be too difficult, as multiple services offer the stream.
Here are the best ways to watch the 2022 Academy Awards online.
ABC Live Stream
Much like pretty much all TV networks, ABC has its own live stream, which is available via its website, as well as the ABC Go app. However, the live stream is restricted, which means that you won’t be able to log in without credentials coming from your TV provider.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you still pay for cable, as you can use your username and password to log in.
This method also works if you have a subscription to a streaming television service like FuboTV. However, you’re probably better off watching directly on their platform, as live streams of big events can get glitchy due to the number of viewers.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu may be better known for its streaming service, but it also offers live TV. The Hulu + Live TV plan, which costs $69.99 per month, allows you to tune in on ABC—so if you already have a Hulu + Live TV account or want to upgrade your Hulu plan, this is the way to go.
DIRECTV Stream
ABC is also part of the DIRECTV Stream line-up. There are multiple plans available, with anywhere between 65 and 140 channels. The cheapest plan is $69.99 per month, while the most expensive is $149.99 per month.
fuboTV
Another TV streaming service that features ABC is fuboTV. This one includes the channel in all its plans, so you can choose whichever one you want.
For reference, the cheapest plan comes with 116 channels and a $64.99 per month price tag, while the most expensive one costs $79.99 per month for 170 channels.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV also features ABC among the 70+ channels it offers. There’s only one base plan here, and it costs $64.99 per month, but you can add extra features and content to customize your subscription however you see fit.
The list of supported devices includes Android and iOS, browsers, Chromecast, Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Xbox, PlayStation, TiVo, Roku, and more.
How to Watch the 2022 Oscars From Anywhere
One of the things you need to know about ABC is that the channel is only available in specific locations on most of these services. As with traditional TV broadcasts only available locally, ABC is only available in selected locales.
You’ll have to check if your specific location gets ABC, and you can do that when you sign up.
However, even if you live in an area that doesn’t get ABC directly, you can still watch the Oscars this year with the help of a VPN.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your internet connection through a different server to make it seem as if you are in that specific location. For instance, if you want to appear to be in New York City, you can do that by picking a server from there.
While we usually recommend ExpressVPN or CyberGhost, both of which work great with all TV streaming services, plenty of other VPNs is available. Our advice, however, is to stick to premium services. Free VPNs can often pose a security risk and lack the efficiency you’ll see with premium tools.
Here’s what you need to do:
Launch your chosen VPN. Choose and connect to a server in a city where ABC is available, like New York City or Los Angeles. As soon as the connection to the server is established, launch the TV streaming service of your choice. Tune in to ABC on March 27th and enjoy the Oscars.
We should also mention that this exact method will only work if you are traveling outside the United States when the Academy Awards are scheduled.
What’s the Best Way to Watch the Academy Awards Online?
Deciding which TV streaming service to get to watch the Academy Awards online might prove difficult. You need to weigh the number of channels available and the amount you’ll pay each month to make the best choice.
One more thing—don’t just look for the ABC channel. You should also check the entire line-up to ensure you’ll enjoy all the other channels. That way, you won’t regret your choice later on.
