- Win a contest: Many websites and organizations hold contests in which the winners receive tickets to the Oscars. Some of these contests are judged, while others are purely random drawings.
- Be a guest of a nominee or presenter: Each nominee and presenter is allowed to bring a certain number of guests to the ceremony. If you're friends with a nominee or presenter, you may be able to get a ticket through them.
- Work for the event: The Oscars employ hundreds of people to work on the event, from security guards to caterers. If you're willing to work long hours and deal with some stress, you might be able to get a job that gives you access to the ceremony.
- Buy a ticket on the black market: Tickets for the Oscars are sometimes sold on the black market, but this is a very risky option. There's no guarantee that you'll actually receive your tickets, and you may be scammed out of your money.