If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Hosted by Alan Cumming at London’s Royal Festival Hall, the 79th BAFTA Film Awards will, for the first time ever, be broadcast in the U.S. on cable TV. The ceremony airs on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on E!, meaning cord-cutters can watch on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial ), Sling and Hulu + Live TV . At a Glance: How to Watch 2026 BAFTA Awards Online When: Sunday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. PT/ET Channel: E! Stream online: DirecTV , Sling , Hulu + Live TV Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can catch the star-studded evening at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option, and scroll down for this year’s nominees, performers and presenters. Where to Watch BAFTA Awards 2026: Air Date and Time, Stream Free Online in the U.S.…