BAFTA Awards 2026: Live Coverage of Nominations, Red Carpet and Viewing Details
The prestigious BAFTA Awards for 2026 have officially commenced, drawing the biggest names from Hollywood to London for a night celebrating excellence in British and international film. This year's ceremony is being held at the iconic Royal Festival Hall, located within the Southbank Centre in London, with a star-studded guest list including acclaimed actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, and Emma Stone.
Leading Nominations and Contenders
In the race for BAFTA honours, the film One Battle After Another has emerged as the frontrunner, securing an impressive total of fourteen nominations. It is closely followed by Sinners, which has garnered thirteen nominations. Other notable contenders include Marty Supreme and Hamnet, each with eleven nominations, while Frankenstein has received eight nominations and I Swear has five.
I Swear is a biographical drama that tells the compelling story of John Davidson, a Scottish man living with severe Tourette's syndrome, adding a poignant narrative to this year's awards lineup.
Event Schedule and Broadcast Information
As is traditional with the BAFTA Awards, the ceremony itself will begin earlier than its scheduled television broadcast. The red carpet event, where celebrities will showcase their fashion and interact with media, is set to take place on Sunday afternoon. The official awards ceremony will kick off at 5pm.
For viewers at home, the televised broadcast of the BAFTA Awards will start at 7pm on BBC One. This coverage will include highlights from the red carpet arrivals as well as the full awards presentation, ensuring audiences do not miss any of the glamour and excitement from British film's biggest night.
Stay tuned for live updates throughout the afternoon and evening, covering all the latest developments from the red carpet and the ceremony as they unfold.
