The first GOP primary debate ahead of the 2024 presidential election is taking place Wednesday, Aug. 23, and it will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).

He’ll be missing from the stage, but Donald Trump will be a central figure at the first Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday night as the remaining candidates hoping to take on President Joe Biden confront each other in person for the first time.

The eight contenders meeting in Milwaukee for the event will likely face pressure to articulate how they would differ in style and substance from Trump, who holds a commanding early lead in the race. That could be a delicate task, forcing candidates to decide how closely to align themselves with the former president’s most outlandish positions, including his lies about widespread fraud during the 2020 election.

When is the Republican debate?

The Republican debate is set for 8 p.m. (9 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, Aug. 23.

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.

Which candidates will debate?

• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
• Former Vice President Mike Pence
• Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
• Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley
• North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum
• Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson
• Senator Tim Scott (SC)
• Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy

Who are the moderators?

Fox News hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum will be moderating the debate.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.