TL;DR: The first Harris-Trump presidential debate can be streamed LIVE and for free on cable websites like ABC.com and CNN.com, and on YouTube via pages like PBS NewsHour. Paid streaming services also have options to tune in.
Tonight (Sept. 10), presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take the stage in what will be their first match-up on the debate floor.
ABC’s “Race to the Whitehouse” will see Americans eagerly tuned in to see the two finally face off on national policy, following President Joe Biden’s removal from the 2024 presidential ticket in favor of Kamala Harris’ vibrantly-embraced bid to be the first woman in the White House.
The debate will be available in traditional formats via ABC and other cable networks, but those without cable aren’t out of luck. Disney-owned ABC, official host and broadcaster of the debate, has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery’s CNN (host of the previous Biden-Trump debate) to offer joint online broadcasting and options for current streaming subscribers.
Here’s how you can watch online.
What time is the presidential debate?
Viewers should be primed to tune in to the debate at 9 p.m. ET. The event, taking place at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, will last 90 minutes, and is hosted by ABC and moderated by ABC World News Tonight host David Muir and anchor Linsey Davis.
Presidential candidates will abide by new rules instituted at the last Biden-Trump debate, including muted microphones and a lack of opening statements.
Where can I stream the Harris-Trump debate?
ABC.com & ABC News Live
The presidential debate will be streamed live and for free on ABC.com and on ABC’s 24/7 news site, ABC News Live. The network has also created a dedicated presidential election hub for ongoing news and updates, including debate live streaming.
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CNN.com
CNN will provide live commentary during its “CNN Special Event: Second Presidential Debate Hosted by ABC” coverage, available for free on CNN.com.
NBC.com
Debate coverage will be simulcast on NBC News channels, including online via the live NBC News Now page.
FOXNews.com
FOX News’ live simulcast programming, “FOX News Democracy 2024: ABC Presidential Debate,” will be available on FOXNews.com.
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour’s YouTube channel will stream special debate coverage, including pre- and post- event analysis.
The above livestream begins at 6 p.m. ET.
Paid streaming services
Disney+ and Hulu + Live TV subscribers will also have access to live debate coverage via ABC, as part of its ownership deal. Those who have bundled Disney+, Hulu, and Max can access the live debate, as well. Viewers will find streams on the apps’ ABC News Live channels or on their homepages.
Peacock subscribers can tune into NBC’s simulcast via the app’s NBC News Now Channel.
Apple TV subscribers can stream the debate through the PBS NewsHour channel.
Select Sling TV and Fubo TV subscribers can watch the debate, if their subscription plan includes access to ABC.
National debate broadcasts may also be available for free on sites like Tubi or Pluto TV.