How to Watch, Stream the Democratic National Convention Live Online for Free Without Cable, on NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, CNN, MSNBC
After Joe Biden sang his swan song on Monday, former President Barack Obama will take center stage on Tuesday at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC). That could provide a major boost to Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris, who will campaign in Wisconsin early today.
Obama and Harris have a long history, dating back to 2008, when she knocked on doors for him in Iowa. And the former president remains hugely popular within the party. Many hope this will be the moment when the torch is passed.
Coverage of the conference will be widespread, but here’s what you need to know if you plan to watch.
When will the 2024 Democratic National Convention take place?
The DNC will take place from August 19 to August 22.
Who will speak at the 2024 DNC on Tuesday?
Here’s who you can expect on Tuesday…
Former President Barack Obama
Former First Lady Michelle Obama
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
Senator Tammy Duckworth
Senator Bernie Sanders
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
John Giles, mayor of Mesa, Ariz., and a Republican
Who will speak at the 2024 DNC the rest of the week?
Wednesday
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz
Former President Bill Clinton
Honorary Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Thursday
Vice President Kamala Harris
Which TV channels will broadcast the DNC in 2024?
Three major television networks, along with PBS, are expected to broadcast part of the conference. foxHowever, it will only do so in select markets, as it will hand off programming to its local affiliates at 10 p.m. local time. Here’s how things will play out for the other channels:
CBS: The stations will air live starting at 10:00 p.m. ET all four days.
NBC: The stations will air from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the first two nights of the conference and from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the last two nights.
ABC: The program will run from 10:00pm to 11:00pm on the first two nights of the conference and from 9:00pm to 11:00pm on the last two nights.
PBS Station: The night news broadcast will run from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fox News: The news will air during the program’s regular prime time slot. A one-hour special will air at 10:00 p.m. each night.
CNN: The channel is scheduled to broadcast live starting at 8:00 pm every night.
MSNBC: The TV channel will broadcast from 8pm to midnight.
Is there any channel that broadcasts the entire DNC without interruption?
C-SPAN is the place for political enthusiasts to keep up with all the action, with nonstop coverage all four days.
When will Kamala Harris speak at the 2024 Democratic National Convention?
Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination on Thursday.
Can I watch the Democratic National Convention live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?
You can. The DNC will live stream the convention on a number of platforms, including YouTubeTikTok, Instagramand Twitter/X. Prefer another option? You have plenty of options.
Disney+
Disney’s Disney+ package, Huluand ESPN+ no longer offers a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $15 per month for all three plans (or $25 per month for ad-free Hulu).
Including live TV in this package raises the price to $77 a month ($90 without ads).
Hulu with Live TV
Free trial on this service is also no longer offered. You will now have to pay $77 per month.
YouTube TV
After reaching one two week trialYou may be charged a monthly fee of $73.
TV wall
Dish Network’s lower-end “Orange” package for Sling costs $40 a month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” package bumps the cost to $55 a month. Unfortunately, the seven-day free trial is gone.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, streaming services are often renamed will cost $80 per month and higher after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
This sports-focused cord cutting service broadcast and news in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, then monthly fees of $80 or more, depending on which channels you choose.
