What Time Is The Oscars Red Carpet?

While the 88th Annual Academy Awards may be focused on achievements in film, it is also a night that celebrates fabulous fashion. In fact, like most great award shows, the Oscars red carpet features a plethora of live shows covering all of the night's most fashionable moments. However, not all of these fashion-focused pre-shows begin at the same time. With many different outlets streaming the red carpet action comes a host of different start times for the live coverage.

However, don't get confused by all of the different options. It's actually pretty simple! With the actual Oscars ceremony beginning at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, all the red carpet attention will happen beforehand, obviously! Plus, there are plenty of ways to tune into the action. From your TV to your computer and smartphone, many networks are offering a plethora of options for streaming the pre-shows. So, no matter which way you'll be tuning into the show, be sure to catch all of the fashionable moments that the Academy Awards will have to offer. Wondering what time these pre-shows start? Here is a breakdown of the networks offering live red carpet pre-shows for the 88th Annual Academy Awards.

1. ABC

ABC's red carpet coverage will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern Time with options to stream online at ABC.com or thorough their WATCH ABC app.

2. E! Network

E! will be kicking off their Oscars coverage early by beginning at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, and starting their livestream from the Oscars red carpet at 5:25 pm on E!Online.

3. The Academy Awards Website

Tune into all of the red carpet action by streaming the pre-show through Oscars.Go.com at 7 p.m.

Fashionistas, listen up! This isn't a night that you're going to want to miss. Tune into all of the fashionable moments by catching the red carpet live.