How to Watch Tonight’s Harris-Trump Presidential Debate Online Without Cable
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Sept. 10. This marks the 2024 election cycle’s first presidential debate between this set of Democratic and Republican nominees, following the Biden-Trump presidential debate on June 27 and President Biden dropping out of the race on July 21.
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Airing tonight on ABC and other major cable channels, the 90-minute debate will be moderated by ABC News’ Linsey Davis and David Muir. The event will not include a live audience and microphones will only be turned on for the candidate directly answering a question.
This time slot was initially intended for the second presidential debate between Biden and Trump. ABC News was always set to host the event, officially titled ABC News Presidential Debate: Race for the White House.
At a Glance: How to Watch Harris-Trump Presidential Debate
When Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET
Channel ABC, CNN, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, Fox, Univision, PBS, Fox News, The CW
Stream online Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling
To note: Since DirecTV is currently in a carriage dispute with Disney, Disney-owned channels, including ABC, are not included in the service. However, you can still watch the Harris-Trump debate via DirecTV Stream on CNN, CBS and other included channels.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Harris-Trump presidential debate online with and without cable, including for free.
How to Watch Harris vs. Trump Presidential Debate: Date, Time
The debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump airs live on ABC on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. It will also be broadcast on CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox, Univision, PBS, Fox News and The CW.
How to Stream Harris vs. Trump Presidential Debate Online With Cable
Cable subscribers can stream the presidential debate on ABC directly through their provider’s smart TV or mobile apps or at abc.com by logging in with their account credentials, including traditional and streaming services such as Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon and Xfinity.
How to Watch Harris vs. Trump Presidential Debate Online Without Cable
Cord-cutters can watch the Harris-Trump presidential debate online with any live TV streaming service that carries ABC and other networks broadcasting the event, including Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Sling. Select cable streamers are also offering free trials and limited-time discounts; keep reading below to learn more about each option.
BEST LIVE TV STREAMING BUNDLE
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $76.99 per month
Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+
Watch the presidential debate on ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $76.99 per month. Available with or without ads, the live TV streamer also carries CBS, Fox, NBC and 90 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels. Plus, through Sept. 11, subscribe to Hulu + Live TV and get $30 back on your first month.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
DirecTV Stream
Five-day free trial; packages from $79.98 per month
Watch the Harris vs. Trump debate on CNN, CBS and other included channels for free with a five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream, which starts at $79.98 per month for the Entertainment + Sports Pack. The cable streamer offers more than 90 channels, including NBC, Disney Channel, E!, MSNBC, Nickelodeon and HGTV.
Other plans offer over 125-160 channels, with prices ranging from $88.99 to $99.99 per month. Learn more about package options and ways to save here.
BEST VALUE
Fubo
Seven-day free trial; packages from $79.99 per month
Fubo carries ABC and offers a seven-day trial, allowing new subscribers to watch the Harris vs. Trump presidential debate for free.
The cable streamer carries over 200 other news, entertainment and sports channels, and subscriptions start at $79.99 per month for the Pro package, which is currently on sale for $49.99 for the first month. You can record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more (including Monday, Thursday and Sunday night football) and watch later on your smartphone, tablet or TV.
Other plans include the Elite package (301 channels for $99.99 monthly and currently on sale for $69.99 for the first month) and the Premier tier that comes with 322 channels, NFL RedZone, Showtime and 4K quality for $109.99 monthly and currently on sale for $79.99 for the first month.
MOST AFFORDABLE STREAMING SERVICE
Sling
Packages on sale from $15 for first month
You can watch the debate on CNN using Sling, which starts at $15 (reg. $40) for the first month for a limited time for eligible new subscribers. Depending on your selected package, the streamer carries 35 or more channels, including ESPN, Disney Channel, and other entertainment, news and sports networks.
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