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Here’s how to livestream tonight’s first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump
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Quick Answer: Stream the Trump vs. Biden debate online with a free trial to Hulu + Live TV, fubo, or DirecTV Stream.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off tonight in their first debate of the 2024 election. The debate will be the first of three between the presumptive 2024 presidential candidates, with the second coming on Sept. 10 and the third on Oct. 2. Participating candidates must “appear on a sufficient number of state ballots to reach the 270 electoral vote threshold to win the presidency prior to the eligibility deadline,” which rules out RFK Jr.
If you’re looking to watch the first Trump vs. Biden debate from home, read on. Below is a quick guide on where to watch the debate on TV and how to livestream Trump vs. Biden online without cable.
What Channel Is the First Trump vs. Biden Debate On?
The first Trump vs. Biden 2024 debate is airing on CNN. Simulcasts will also be available on CBS, ABC, NBC, MSNBC, Fox, Univision, PBS, Fox News, and The CW.
How to Watch the First Trump vs. Biden Debate Online
Don’t have cable? You can livestream tonight’s Trump vs. Biden debate with any live TV streaming service that carries CNN or any of the above TV channels. Below are some of the best, including a few with free trials that you can use to watch Trump vs. Biden for free.
Stream Trump vs. Biden Debate on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is one of the best live TV streaming services out there, offering more than 95 live channels — including CNN for a Trump vs. Biden livestream — and access to Hulu (on-demand), Disney+, and ESPN+. The service starts with a three-day free trial and costs $76.99 a month after that.
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Hulu + Live TV bundles together Hulu’s on-demand library and over 95 live TV channels, including local channels and almost all popular national channels. Subscriptions also include ESPN+ and Disney+ at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV costs $76.99 a month after a three-day free trial.
Stream Trump vs. Biden Debate on fubo
fubo is another great cable streamer that carries CNN for tonight’s presidential debate. The service’s most affordable plan costs $79.99 a month, but starts with a seven-day free trial that you can use to get a free Trump vs. Biden livestream.
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fubo’s massive streaming plans carry up to 275+ channels, and you can get even more depending on your location. Packages start at $79.99 a month, and you get seven days to try the service for free.
Stream Trump vs. Biden Debate on DirecTV Stream
Another reliable cable streaming service with CNN is DirecTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial. After that, DTV Stream packages start at $79.99 a month (all carry CNN).
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DirecTV Stream is one of the most comprehensive live TV streaming services with up to 160+ channels, including local channels, regional sports networks, and all popular national channels. Packages start at $79.99 a month and all subscriptions start with a five-day free trial.
Stream Trump vs. Biden Debate on Sling
Sling also carries CNN, and costs much less than the above services (although it doesn’t offer a free trial). Sling plans start at just $40 a month, and all of them carry CNN.
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Sling is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services, with packages starting at $40 a month. You can get up to 46 channels in the Sling Orange + Blue plan, plus more with Sling’s add-ons.
When Is the First 2024 Trump vs. Biden Debate?
Thursday, June 27, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Trump vs. Biden Debate Rules
Some special rules have been put in place for tonight’s Trump vs. Biden debate. The debate will take place in Georgia, but there will be no live audience. Notes, interactions with campaign staff, and interrupting are all prohibited. To help avoid interruptions, the candidates’ microphones will be muted when the other is speaking.
