2024 presidential election is in full swing Tuesday, November 5. The many races across the country will determine which party controls the White House, both houses of the United States Congress and several governorships.

The centerpiece of the night will of course be the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. However, there are hundreds of other races, including the New Jersey Senate race between Democratic Congressman Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw.

Most of the night’s coverage is watchable Fubo TV (Free Trial), DirecTV Stream (Free Trial)or Sling TV (first half month discounted)

Here’s the information you’ll need to watch The 2024 presidential election on TV or online via a free live stream.

When is Election Night 2024 on TV?

Coverage of the 2024 presidential election will air on many networks on Tuesday, November 5. The exact time coverage begins will vary by network, and in many cases will likely last late into the night.

There will be before and after coverage on all political networks and cable television stations such as CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.

Which channels will cover the 2024 presidential election?

Among the channels broadcasting coverage of the 2024 presidential election will be C-SPAN, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Telemundo and Bloomberg.

How to watch Election Night 2024 on TV

Channels carrying full-length analysis of Election Night 2024 will include C-SPAN, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC. With more contests unlikely to be decided on Tuesday night, these will be the best places to keep up with the vote count.

You can use the channel finder on your provider’s website to locate any of the above: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectre/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV, plate.

How to live stream Election Night 2024 online

If you have a cable subscription, you can watch C-SPAN, CNN, Fox Newsor MSNBC by connecting to their respective sites through your cable provider. Certain outlets, such as CNN, have opened their coverage to non-cable subscribers for several days.

If you’re a cord cutter and want to watch hours of coverage from any of the channels mentioned above, check out any of the following streaming services:

Fubo TV (free trial) includes ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, MSNBC, Bloomberg and Telemundo.

DirecTV Stream (Free Trial) features CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, MSNBC, Bloomberg and Telemundo.

Sling TV (first half month discounted) features CNN, NBC, Bloomberg, Fox News and MSNBC.

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