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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, September 10. This will mark the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle between this group of Democratic and Republican candidates, following the Biden-Trump presidential debate on June 27 and President Biden's withdrawal from the race on July 21.
Airing tomorrow night on ABC and other major cable networks, the 90-minute debate will be moderated by ABC News' Linsey Davis and David Muir. The event will not feature a live audience, and microphones will be turned on only for the candidate directly answering a question.
This time slot was originally intended for the second presidential debate between Biden and Trump. ABC News had always been slated to host the event, officially titled ABC News Presidential Debate: The Race to the White House.
In Brief: How to Watch the Harris-Trump Presidential Debate
- When Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET
- Channel ABC, CNN, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, Fox, Univision, PBS, Fox News, The CW
- Stream online Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Streaming, Fubo, Sling
Note: Since DirecTV is currently involved 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.
Read on to find out how to watch the Harris-Trump presidential debate online, with or without cable, even for free.
How to Watch the Harris vs. Trump Presidential Debate: Date, Time
The debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will air live on ABC on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. It will also air on CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox, Univision, PBS, Fox News and The CW.
How to Stream the 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 by logging in with their account credentials at abc.com, including traditional and streaming services like Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon and Xfinity.
How to Watch the 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 airing the event, including Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Sling. Some cable streamers are also offering free trials and limited-time discounts; read on below to learn more about each option.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages starting at $76.99/month
Watch the presidential debate on ABC for free with a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $76.99 per month. Available with or without commercials, the live TV stream also airs CBS, Fox, NBC and 90 other major cable channels covering news, entertainment and sports. Plus, through September 11, sign up for Hulu + Live TV and get $30 back on your first month.
DirecTV Stream
Five-day free trial; packages starting at $79.98 per month
Watch the Harris vs. Trump debate on CNN, CBS and more included for free with a five-day free trial on DirecTV Stream, starting at $79.98 per month for the Entertainment + Sports package. The cable streamer offers more than 90 channels, including NBC, Disney Channel, E!, MSNBC, Nickelodeon and HGTV.
Other plans offer upwards of 125-160 channels, with prices ranging from $88.99 to $99.99 per month. Learn more about package options and ways to save here.
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Seven-day free trial; packages starting at $79.99/month
Fubo broadcasts ABC and is offering 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, movies, games and more (including Monday, Thursday and Sunday night football) and watch them later on your smartphone, tablet or TV.
Other plans include the Elite package (301 channels for $99.99 per month and currently on sale for $69.99 for the first month) and the Premier tier which includes 322 channels, NFL RedZone, Showtime, and 4K quality for $109.99 per month and currently on sale for $79.99 for the first month.
Sling
Packages on sale starting at $15 for the 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 the package you select, the streamer carries 35 or more channels, including ESPN, Disney Channel, and other entertainment, news, and sports networks.