Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will participate in their first presidential debate tonight, Sept. 10. ABC News will host the debate from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. David Muir and Linsey Davis will serve as moderators.
Though each candidate has been actively campaigning on the ground, the debate provides the opportunity for them to lay out their policy agendas, including plans surrounding the tech industry. Issues like artificial intelligence regulation, cryptocurrency and the proposed TikTok ban have drawn extra attention from the corporate and tech sectors, with both candidates picking up support along the way. Silicon Valley venture capitalists have expressed support for the Trump camp, while according to CNBC, the Harris ticket recently received endorsements from 88 current and former corporate executives.
Tuesday's debate will run for 90 minutes with two commercial breaks. There won't be an on-site audience, and candidates' microphones will be muted when it's time for the other candidate to speak. The debaters won't be permitted to ask questions of each other.Â
Much like the previous presidential debate between Biden and Trump, this event has done away with opening statements. Harris and Trump will get directly to work answering the moderators' questions. They'll each have 2 minutes for their answers, 2 minutes for rebuttals and 1 more minute for follow-ups, clarifications or responses. No props or prewritten notes will be allowed.
ABC is airing the event, and viewers can watch on the network as well as Hulu or Disney Plus. But keep reading to find out how to watch the event for free and where else to stream online.
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How to watch the Harris vs. Trump presidential debate for free
Harris and Trump will face off live in the first presidential debate of 2024 on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). The event will broadcast live on the 24/7 streaming network ABC News Live for free.Â
Additionally, free streaming platform Pluto TV carries access to multiple news networks, including ABC News Live, CBS News 24/7 and NBC News Now, while Tubi's live channels includes local news stations and national networks such as ABC News Live, NBC News Now and LiveNow from Fox.
Viewers can also watch the event free via the following live feeds:Â
- NBC News will stream the debate at NBCNews.com and on the NBC News app. You can also watch for free on NBC News Now via YouTube and Samsung TV Plus.
- PBS News will livestream on its PBS News YouTube channel. Â
- The UK's Sky News will stream on its YouTube account.
- Fox News will stream live via its YouTube account.
- C-SPAN will simulcast the debate via its website.
Some networks will also be streaming live on their social media accounts such as Facebook, TikTok or X.Â
Stream the presidential debate with a paid subscription
For those audiences interested in watching the debate elsewhere, it'll air live on ABC and stream the debate live on both Disney Plus and Hulu.Â
Disney Plus has standalone subscriptions that start at $8 a month. You can also sign up for a Disney Bundle or the new package with Max, Hulu and Disney Plus.
Hulu will be streaming the event live on its on-demand streaming platform. Subscriptions start at $8 a month, but you can bundle your Hulu service in a Disney bundle or the separate, new streaming package that includes Max, Hulu and Disney Plus.