Sunday, March 2, 2025
Red carpet arrivals begin at 12:30pm PT
The Oscars begin at 4:00pm PT
The Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
ATTIRE
Formal. The Academy's Sustainability Style Guide is designed to introduce sustainable practices to red carpet and award-season fashion and style.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO USE YOUR TICKETS
Tickets are for you and your guest’s personal use and are non-transferable. If you are unable to use your tickets, please contact the Academy Events team at AcademyEvents@oscars.org.
PHOTO ID REQUIRED
All attendees must show a physical government-issued ID (example: driver’s license or passport) that matches the name on their digital ticket to be admitted. You cannot use a photo of your ID at check-in.
NO UNAUTHORIZED PHOTOGRAPHY OR RECORDINGS
Unauthorized still photography, as well as video and audio recording anywhere on the premises, is prohibited. Cameras are prohibited. Cell phones, however, are allowed.
CONSENT TO APPEAR ON BROADCAST
The Oscars® presentation will be commercially broadcast. Each ticket states that the user conveys a release to the Academy, the network, and the sponsors should the user appear on the broadcast.
RETAIN YOUR DIGITAL TICKET THROUGHOUT THE EVENT
Due to heightened security, each guest should retain personal possession of their digital ticket throughout the event. Guests may be asked to show their ticket at various times throughout the evening and anyone not in possession of a valid ticket may be asked to leave.
Please note: Posting photos or screenshots of your digital tickets on social media or elsewhere is prohibited and may result in tickets being revoked.
ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS
The Academy is committed to hosting inclusive, accessible events that enable all guests to engage and participate fully. If you have an accessibility-related request or question, please contact accessibility@oscars.org. Note that information is kept confidential. Learn more at oscars.org/about/accessibility.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Academy is committed to operating as an environmentally responsible organization and collective efforts around our special events are designed to account for our emissions, improve waste diversion, and pilot new organizational programs and technologies in line with best practices.
We encourage attendees to utilize public transportation and rideshare options.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please refrain from attending if you are not feeling well. If attending, we encourage COVID testing and masking but do not require it.
TICKET HOLDERS AND VEHICLES SUBJECT TO SEARCH
In addition to all guests being subject to search, automobiles arriving at the Oscars will also be subject to search even if the driver or passenger(s) are not present.
Private cars will be examined prior to being parked by valets. Our security personnel must have access to glove boxes, trunks, and any other compartments in your vehicle. If there are items in your car that you do not want searched, please remove them prior to your departure for the ceremony.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE INFORMATION
With increased traffic around Hollywood and heightened security at the Dolby Theatre, please give yourself plenty of time to arrive.
All guests must be seated by 3:30pm PT. Guests should be aware that walking the red carpet may take up to 30 minutes.
For security reasons, guests must follow the Academy’s instructions to access the drop-off area at the Dolby Theatre. Guests will receive a digital parking pass with directions for arriving by valet (AUTO) and a chauffeur-driven vehicle (LIMO).
To retrieve your vehicle after the show, please present your valet or limo claim ticket at the designated call-back table. For valet, guests will be directed to the appropriate area to wait for your car. For chauffeur-driven vehicles, attendants at the call-back table will contact your driver in the limo-holding area. Your driver will be given a pass to enter the pick-up area at that time. Please do not call the driver directly. Without a pass, your driver will not be able to pick you up.
RIDESHARE
Guests arriving by rideshare will be considered AUTO and should use the corresponding digital vehicle pass and directions (AUTO). Upon departure, guests who want to use rideshare will be directed to a shuttle to take them to a designated pick-up area at the Hollywood Bowl.
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS - AUTO
Your car will be searched at the security checkpoint. To expedite the search, please remove all unnecessary items from your vehicle.
At the drop-off point, valet attendants will give drivers a call-back ticket. Ensure you have your call-back ticket and the valet attendants have keys to your car.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Self-driven vehicles must approach the Dolby Theatre from the east on Hollywood Boulevard.
If you are arriving from the Hollywood Freeway (101), exit at Cahuenga Boulevard and travel south to Hollywood Boulevard. Turn right on Hollywood Boulevard. Proceed to the security checkpoint and follow directions to the drop-off area.
Please note: The Highland Avenue exit may be closed from the southbound 101; use the Cahuenga exit instead.
If you are arriving from the west, south, or east via surface streets, make your way to the intersection of Sunset and Wilcox Avenue and turn north. Turn left at Hollywood Boulevard. Proceed to the security checkpoint and follow directions to the drop-off area.
Subject to change.
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS - LIMO
Due to limited turning space, limousines exceeding 39’ in length will not be allowed to enter the limousine checkpoint.
At the drop-off point, drivers and guests will receive call-back tickets with matching numbers. Make sure that the numbers on the tickets match. Limousines should proceed to the designated parking area at the Hollywood Bowl.
Please note: Limousines will not be permitted to circle.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS - LIMO
Limousines must approach the Dolby Theatre from the south on Highland Avenue from the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard.
If arriving from the Hollywood Freeway (101), exit at Vine Street and travel south to Santa Monica Boulevard*. Turn right on Santa Monica Boulevard. Continue to Highland Avenue and turn right. Proceed north to the drop-off area.
If arriving from the west, south or east via surface streets, make your way to Highland Avenue on Santa Monica* and turn north. Proceed to the drop-off area.
*No vehicles will be admitted via Sunset Boulevard.
WAITING AREA AND PICKUP
Limousines must park in the designated parking area at the Hollywood Bowl after dropping off guests. A waiting area for drivers will be available with refreshments and television monitors broadcasting the Oscars.
After the show or ball, guests will present their call-back tickets and limousines will be called by the limousine coordinators at the Hollywood Bowl. At that time, drivers will surrender their “arrivals” dashboard pass and be issued a “departure” pick-up pass. Without this pass, LAPD will not permit drivers through the vehicle checkpoint to pick up their guests.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
If you have questions, please contact the Academy Events team at AcademyEvents@oscars.org.