What time does 2024 DNC Day 3 start? What is Democratic National Convention schedule? Watch

The 2024 Democratic National Convention ventures into Day 3 of the event's main programming from the United Center in Chicago.

Here's everything you need to know from who is speaking today to the schedule and how to watch.

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When is the 2024 Democratic National Convention?

The Democratic National Convention runs Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, through Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.

What time does the 2024 DNC start tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 21?

The Democratic National Convention's main programming is slated for 5:30 to 10 p.m. CT / 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

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Full 2024 DNC schedule for Wednesday, August 21

Here's a look at the full schedule for the 2024 DNC for Wednesday, Aug. 21. All times are in Central Time.

  • 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Delegation breakfasts

  • 9 a.m.-10 a.m.: Morning press briefing

  • 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Black Caucus meeting

  • 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Hispanic Caucus meeting

  • 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: AAPI Caucus meeting

  • 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Native American Caucus meeting

  • 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Ethnic Caucus meeting

  • 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Labor Caucus meeting

  • 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: LGBTQ+ Council meeting

  • 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Small Business Council meeting

  • 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Environmental & Climate Crisis Council meeting

  • 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Senior Council meeting

  • 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.: Main programming

2024 DNC speaker schedule tonight: Who is speaking at Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024

All times are Central Time:

DNC Day 3 Speaker Schedule Lineup ? 5:30 p.m.

  • Call to Order: Alex Hornbrook, Executive Director of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee

  • Gavel In: The Honorable Sen. Cory Booker, United States Senator, New Jersey

  • Invocation: Priest Rakesh Bhat, Sri Siva Vishnu Temple; Bishop Leah Daughtry, The House of the Lord Churches

  • Pledge of Allegiance: Students from Moreland Arts & Health Sciences Magnet School from St. Paul, MN

  • National Anthem: Jess Davis

  • Presentation of Honorary Resolutions: The Honorable Jaime Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee; joined by Vice Chairs ? The Honorable Keisha Lance Bottoms, Ken Martin, Henry R. Mu?oz III, Treasurer Virginia McGregor, and Finance Chair Chris Korge.

  • Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All

  • Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund

  • Cecile Richards, Reproductive Rights Champion

  • Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign

  • Jessica Mackler, President of EMILYs List

  • María Teresa Kumar, Founding President and CEO of Voto Latino

  • The Honorable Tom Suozzi, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York

DNC Day 3 Speaker Schedule Lineup ? 6 p.m.

  • The Honorable Sen. Cory Booker, United States Senator, New Jersey

  • The Honorable Aftab Pureval, Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio

  • The Honorable Cavalier Johnson, Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • Rashawn Spivey and Deanna Branch, Lead pipe removal advocates

  • The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Delaware

  • The Honorable Grace Meng, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York

  • Remarks: “Project 2025—Chapter Three: Freedoms" ? The Honorable Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado

  • The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Florida

  • The Honorable Suzan DelBene, Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

  • The Honorable Keith Ellison, Attorney General of Minnesota

  • The Honorable Dana Nessel, Attorney General of Michigan

  • Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

  • Performance: Maren Morris, American singer-songwriter

DNC Day 3 Speaker Schedule Lineup ? 7 p.m.

  • The Honorable Veronica Escobar, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas

  • The Honorable Chris Murphy, United States Senator, Connecticut

  • The Honorable Javier Salazar, Sheriff of Bexar County, Texas

  • The Honorable Pete Aguilar, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus

  • Influencer Remarks: Carlos Eduardo Espina, Content creator

  • Olivia Troye, Former Trump administration national security official and Mike Pence aide

  • The Honorable Geoff Duncan, Former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

  • The Honorable Bennie G. Thompson, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mississippi

  • Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, Retired United States Capitol Police Officer

  • The Honorable Andy Kim, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New Jersey

  • Influencer Remarks: Olivia Julianna, Content creator

  • Performance: Stevie Wonder, American singer-songwriter and musician

  • Kenan Thompson and Guests on Project 2025, American comedian and actor

DNC Day 3 Speaker Schedule Lineup ? 8 p.m.

  • Host Introduction: Mindy Kaling

  • The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader

  • The Honorable Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States

  • The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • The Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania

  • Alexander Hudlin

  • Jasper Emhoff

  • Arden Emhoff

  • The Honorable Catherine Cortez Masto, United States Senator, Nevada

DNC Day 3 Speaker Schedule Lineup ? 9 p.m.

  • Performance: Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate

  • The Honorable Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland

  • The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation

  • Performance: John Legend, American singer-songwriter

  • Sheila E., American singer and drummer

  • The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, United States Senator, Minnesota

  • Benjamin C. Ingman, Former student of Governor Walz

DNC Day 3 Speaker Schedule Lineup ? 10 p.m.

  • The Honorable Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota

  • Benediction: William Emmanuel Hall, Lead Pastor of St. James Church in Chicago

Where is the 2024 Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention is at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago.

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What channel is the 2024 DNC on?

The Democratic National Convention can be viewed on multiple channels. Each television network will handle coverage slightly differently.

Here's a breakdown of the major networks and their coverage plans for the DNC:

  • C-SPAN will carry the entire convention uninterrupted for all four days.

  • CBS News will air one hour of primetime coverage from 10-11 p.m. ET on Monday and Tuesday, and two hours on Wednesday and Thursday, from 9-11 p.m. ET. CBS News 24/7, the network’s streaming platform will stream primetime coverage starting at 8 p.m. ET all four days. The coverage is anchored by “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell. 

  • ABC News will air one hour of primetime coverage from 10-11 p.m. ET on Monday and Tuesday, and two hours on Wednesday and Thursday, from 9-11 p.m. ET. ABC News Live, the network's streaming news channel, will stream primetime coverage from 7 p.m. to midnight all four days.

  • Fox News will present a nightly hourlong special titled "Fox News Democracy 2024: The Democratic National Convention" each day Monday through Thursday at 10 p.m. ET, co-anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.

  • CNN will provide nearly 24/7 live on-air coverage of the DNC, including special live coverage each night from 8 p.m.-midnight ET with "CNN Democratic National Convention."

  • NewsNation will have special primetime coverage entitled "Decision Desk 2024: The Democratic National Convention," which will air each day from 8 p.m. to midnight ET. It will be co-anchored by Chris Cuomo, Elizabeth Vargas and Leland Vittert.

  • NBC News will stream the convention on its streaming platform, NBC News Now, as part of its "Decision 2024" broadcast. Coverage will air from 10-11 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 9-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and will be led by Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie, according to the New York Times.

  • MSNBC will air special coverage from 8 p.m. to midnight each night and will also livestream all four days of the convention on its YouTube channel, the New York Times reports.

Where to stream 2024 DNC Day 3 live from Chicago

The Democratic National Convention can be viewed via live stream at these locations:

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Victor Hagan for USA TODAY contributed to this report.

Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

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