Biden vs. Trump: How to watch the 2024 presidential debate, free livestream, time, channel
The highly-anticipated 2024 Presidential Debate between former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden will officially kick off on CNN Thursday, June 27 at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT).
The 90-minute debate set to take place at CNN Studio in Atlanta will be moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Topics expected to be discussed include abortion rights, immigration, economic inequality and more.
According to reports from NPR, Biden and Trump stand virtually tied, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, which echoes a months-long trend of recent national surveys.
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Where can I watch the 2024 Presidential Debate?
While the debate will broadcast live on CNN and other channels like ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox News, those without basic cable can still live stream the 2024 Presidential Debate on Thursday night with either Fubo or DirecTV Stream. Both offer all channels mentioned with a subscription.
Luckily, both streaming services also offer free trials for new subscribers who can watch for free before committing to a paid subscription.
Sling Blue also offers CNN and Fox News, but it does not come with a free trial. However, new users can get $20 off their first month.
What is Fubo and DirecTV Stream?
Both Fuboand DirecTV Stream are set up like any other streaming service, but rather than offering on-demand content, they both offer exclusive live TV channels. So like cable, but without the hassle.
Fubo considers itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but overall, its standard package comes with over 100 live TV channels for $79.99 a month after its free trial. These channels include ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV and much more.
Fubo also comes with a variety of shows and movies users can watch on-demand along with the option to record your favorite TV shows.
Meanwhile, DirecTV Stream is similar to Fubo in that it offers many of the same channels and features. At $84.98 a month after its free trial, the base package comes with a little over 75 live TV channels.
Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.