How to Watch the Presidential Debate Live: Everything You Need to Know
June 27, 2024
The Race for the White House is heating up as the 2024 Presidential Election looms just months away.
President Joe Biden (Democratic nominee) and former President Donald Trump (Republican nominee) are once again going head-to-head as the presidential candidates on the 2024 ballot. Early predictions are calculating another close contest come November, making every upcoming debate and town hall crucial for all Americans as they watch for marquee moments.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will take the debate stage for the first time in this election cycle on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
No cable? No problem. Stream the first presidential debate of the season on Hulu — here’s how.
Watch: ABC News Special: First Presidential Debate Hosted by CNN
When Is the Next Presidential Debate?
The next presidential debate is scheduled for Thursday, June 27 at 9:00 p.m. EST on CNN. This debate is the first of the 2024 Presidential Election season.
What Channel Is the Next Presidential Debate On?
The next presidential debate will air on CNN, coming live from the network’s Atlanta studios, and be hosted by moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. CNN’s debate broadcast will be simulcasted live on other networks, including ABC, MSNBC, and FOX News.
All Hulu subscribers can watch the debate live on Hulu via ABC News (Live TV plan not required).
What Time Is the Presidential Debate On?
The next presidential debate on Thursday, June 27 will begin at 9:00 p.m. EST. Pre-debate coverage on ABC and ABC News will start at 7:00 p.m.
How to Watch the Next Presidential Debate
All Hulu subscribers can watch the CNN Presidential Debate live on Hulu via the ABC News simulcast (Live TV plan not required).
Other networks — including FOX News, NewsNation, and MSNBC — will also simulcast the debate with their own pre- and post-debate commentary. However, a Hulu + Live TV subscription will be needed to stream the debate on any channel other than ABC/ABC News.
Get Started With Live TV
Though you don’t need Live TV to watch ABC’s live coverage of the June 27 debate, you’ll need Live TV to keep up to date with election coverage through news networks like CNN, FOX, NewsNation, MSNBC, and CBS News.
Streaming live cable networks with Hulu + Live TV is easy. Simply choose the Live TV plan that works best for you, enter your email address to start the process, follow the prompts, and start streaming in minutes.
2024 Presidential Debate Schedule
There are currently two presidential debates scheduled for the 2024 election:
- Thursday, June 27, 2024 (CNN)
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (ABC)
All Hulu subscribers will have live access to both debates.
Will There Be a Vice Presidential Debate?
The Trump campaign has yet to identify a VP candidate. The announcement could happen as early as this week, before the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Monday, July 15.
Keep up on all of the latest VP updates with election coverage on Hulu
2024 Presidential Election Coverage on Hulu
Stay up to date on everything happening this election year with live and on-demand news coverage on Hulu and Hulu + Live TV with these news networks:
ABC News
Watch your local ABC station and the ABC News Live channel live with a Hulu + Live TV subscription. All Hulu subscribers can watch select ABC News programs, including Good Morning America, Start Here, and ABC News Live First on demand.
Watch: ABC News
CNN
From live coverage and breaking news to eye-opening original programming and documentaries, CNN provides coverage on a wide range of topics with credible journalists like Anderson Cooper, Jake Tapper, Dana Bash, Chris Wallace, Victor Blackwell, Abby Phillip, and more.
Watch CNN live and on-demand with a Hulu + Live TV subscription.
Watch: CNN*
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
NewsNation
News without primetime opinion shows — Hulu + Live TV subscribers get live and on-demand access to NewsNation programming with reporters and journalists like Connell McShane, Nichole Berlie, and Marni Hughes.
Watch: NewsNation*
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
FOX News
Watch FOX News live without cable with a Hulu + Live TV subscription, and get access to news coverage and political commentary from Sean Hannity, Jesse Watters, and more. Live TV subscribers can also stream original programming, including FOX & Friends* and America’s Newsroom* live and on-demand.
Watch: FOX News*
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
MSNBC
Get your election-year political coverage on MSNBC and NBC News from accredited journalists and commentators like Rachel Maddow with The Rachel Maddow Show,* Chris Hayes with All In With Chris Hayes,* Alex Wagner with Alex Wagner Tonight,* and Joe Scarborough with Morning Joe* — available to watch live and on-demand with a Hulu + Live TV subscription.
Watch: MSNBC
CBS News
Watch CBS News 24/7 with a Hulu + Live TV subscription, including CBS Morning News,* CBS Evening News,* The Daily Report With John Dickerson,* CBS News Roundup,* and Latest Headlines.*
Watch: CBS News*
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
