The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, is one of the most popular and respectable events in the film industry. The event is held to congratulate the top performances of actors, actresses, and the best story, directing, and more. The 2023 Oscars is going to be held on March 12 at Dolby Theatre in Los Angels. To watch the Oscars on Roku, you need to install or access the ABC channel on your Roku device.
This year, Jimmy Kimmel is going to host the Oscars for the third time after 2017 and 2018. the Oscar is going to be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the third time. Movies like Elvis, Banshees of Inisherin, Top Gun Maverick, etc the top nominees in the film category.
Pricing
To watch the ABC channel for free on Roku, you need to associate the channel with a cable TV provider. Some of the cable TV providers that support ABC are,
- Dish
- Optimum
- Xfinity
- Suddenlink
- DirecTV
- AT&T U-Verse
How to Watch Oscars on Roku using ABC Channel
1. Go to the Home screen of Roku and click on the Streaming channels option.
2. Next, click on the Search channels option and type ABC on the virtual keyboard.
3. Select the channel from the results and tap on the Add channel button on the right.
4. Now wait for the channel to be installed on your Roku device.
5. Then, click OK after installing the channel.
Alternative Method to Add ABC on Roku
1. Open a web browser and visit the Roku channel store website.
2. Tap on the Sign-in option on the screen and log in with your Roku account.
3. On the search bar, type ABC and search for the channel.
4. Select the app and click on the +Add Channel option on the website.
5. Now wait for a few minutes for the channel to get installed on Roku.
How to Activate ABC on Roku
To watch the Oscars through the ABC channel on Roku, you need to activate the channel using its activation website.
1. Open the ABC channel from your Roku device.
2. Tap on the Account button to generate an activation code.
3. Now, open a web browser on another device and visit the activation website of ABC. (https://abc.com/activate)
4. Enter the Activation code you saw on the Roku screen into the website and click on the Continue button.
5. Next, select your provider and sign in with your cable TV account.
6. Now, your channel is been activated and you can start streaming Oscars on your Roku device with ease.
Alternative Ways to Watch Oscars on Roku
Roku users can seek streaming services help to watch the Oscars on Roku apart from the ABC channel app.
Hulu
Hulu is a popular cord-cutting service that holds around 85+ channels with sports and entertainment content in it. The premium lets you access to watch some of the popular TV shows and Hulu originals like The Handmaiden’s Tale, Welcome to the Chippendales, Schitt’s Creek, etc. Apart from popular TV shows, you can use the Live TV guide, and Unlimited DVR space to record your TV shows and live sporting events on Roku. To watch the Oscars live event on Roku, subscribe to the premium Hulu + Live TV ($69.99/ month) and install the channel from the channel store.
Website: Hulu
YouTube TV
For streaming a collection of more than 100+ Live channels and on-demand content, YouTube TV is the best destination. The 14-day free trial and 4K support are one of the key features of the service. You can also expand your channel library by subscribing to channel add-ons. With a YouTube TV premium of $64.99/ month, you can watch ABC, ESPN, and many other channels on your preferred device.
Website: YouTube TV
fuboTV
To watch the whole collection of Sporting events and entertainment on your Roku or other devices, fuboTV is a viable choice. The premium of fuboTV offers 200+ TV channels with news, sports, and entertainment channels in the collection. Apart from the channel collection, you can get access to the 1,000 hours of DVR support, and stream selected 4K channels. The ABC channel is available on fuboTV Pro($74.99/ month), Elite($84.99/ month), and Premier($94.99/ month), to stream the Oscars on Roku and other devices.
Website: fuboTV
Install the ABC channel and follow the alternatives to watch the annual event of the Oscars on your Roku TV or device.
FAQ
You can buy the 14-day free trial of YouTube TV to watch the Oscars on ABC channels for free before the free trial ends.