Republican debate live stream (9/27): How to watch online, TV, time
The second Republican primary debate takes place Wednesday, Sept. 27, and it will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).
Six candidates are set for the second debate before the Wednesday deadline. North Dakota’s governor Doug Burgum and former two-term Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson will not be on the debate stage Wednesday, despite attending the first.
The candidates on stage will be Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
Former president Donald Trump will not appear the next GOP presidential primary debate on Wednesday after missing the first one last month. The former president is scheduled to deliver prime-time remarks to union members in Michigan shortly before the second debate begins without him in California.
Fox News Media’s Stuart Varney and Dana Perino and UNIVISION’s Ilia Calderón will co-moderate the second Republican presidential primary debate.
Television executives say Wednesday will mark the first time a Republican primary debate is broadcast in Spanish, with Univision airing it along with Fox Business.
The Spanish-language network has called this “an opportunity for Hispanic voters to hear directly from the candidates on issues that are important to them.”
Who is participating?
- Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley
- Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
- Former Vice President Mike Pence
- South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott
- Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
When is the second Republican debate?
The second Republican debate is set for 8 p.m. (9 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Will it be live streamed?
FuboTV
The debate will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo pro” package, which comprises 146-plus channels for $74.99 per month. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. It comes with more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.
There is also the “fubo elite” package, which comprises 205-plus channels for $84.99 per month. It comes with fuboExtra (48 more channels) and News Plus (11 more channels). Plus, more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.
The “fubo premiere” package is “fubo elite” with the addition of Showtime for $94.99 per month.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial.
There are four options of DirecTV Stream but only three offer the NFL Network.
The Choice Package has more than 90 channels and is $84.99 during the promotion. The channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus MLB Network, NBA TV, college sports networks, and more. Enjoy Regional Sports Networks with no additional fees.
The Ultimate Package has more than 130 channels and is $109.99 during the promotion. Everything in CHOICE, plus Oxygen, Golf Channel, NHL Network, Universal Kids and more.
The Premier Package has more than 140 channels and is $154.99 during the promotion. Everything in ULTIMATE, plus HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and more.
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial that doesn’t require much effort.
To sign up, enter a phone number, email address and credit card, and you’ll receive five days of the service without charge.
In addition, enhance your experience with the DirecTV Stream device. While it doesn’t include a free trial, it give you access to thousands of apps like Netflix and more on Google Play. You can search using the voice remote with Google Assistant, and you can enjoy a traditional live TV channel guide. It is sold separately.
Will it be televised?
The GOP debate will be televised on Fox News and Fox Business Network.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.