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Where to watch Election Night 2024 Coverage live online for free

Online Niel November 6, 2024

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Election day has finally arrived. Americans are heading for the vote to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vying for the Oval Office.

Before, The Hollywood Reporter hosts where to watch live coverage of the 2024 election online, including which networks are covering national, state and local races; state by state results; how to stream with and without cable; and more.

Election Day 2024: Where to watch special coverage

Want to keep up with election day results? Read on for details on special coverage plans of major networks. Note that some networks may require TV provider credentials or subscriptions to streaming services to watch live online, while others offer free access to the live stream.

ABC News Live: Election night coverage begins at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET with World News Tonight anchor and managing editor David Muir, who led the coverage. He will be joined by ABC anchors Linsey Davis, Martha Raddatz, Jonathan Karl, Mary Bruce, Rachel Scott, Terry Moran, Rick Klein and many other correspondents from around the country. The ABC News Live streaming channel is available on Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and other platforms.
CBS News: Norah O’Donnell leads CBS News’ Election Day coverage beginning at 4:00 PM PT/7:00 PM ET with correspondents Margaret Brennan, Robert Costa, John Dickerson, Gayle King, Ed O’Keefe and Cecilia Vega.
CNN: Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper co-host CNN Election night in America starting at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET as John King breaks down the results at the “Magic Wall.” Dana Bash, Erin Burnett, Audie Cornish and Chris Wallace join as correspondents. (TV provider login required to stream online.)
Fox News: Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum CAUSE Fox News Democracy 2024 starting at 3 pm PT/6 pm ET. (Connection to TV provider required.)
MSNBC: Rachel Maddow leads MSNBC’s prime-time election coverage beginning at 3 pm PT/6 pm ET, with Steve Kornacki leading the “Big Board” breakdown and Chris Hayes, Ari Melber, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, Joy Reid, Stephanie Rhule, Alex Wagner and Nicolle Wallace join as correspondents. (Connection to TV provider required.)
NBC News: NBC’s special 24/7 coverage begins at 2 pm PT/5 pm ET on local stations, and NBC Nightly NewsLester Hold and TodaySavannah Guthrie co-hosts special coverage beginning at 3:30 pm PT/6:30 pm ET. The network’s free NBC News Now app will simulcast content PeacockYouTube, Roku Channel and other streaming platforms.
NewsNation: Chris Cuomo, Elizabeth Vargas and Leland Vittert co-host NewsNation Decision Office 2024 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM PT/6:00 PM to 1:00 AM ET; The CW will air coverage from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM PT/8:00 PM to midnight ET. (NewsNation can be streamed on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, Sling and other cable broadcasters.)
PBS News: PBS will begin broadcasting live beginning at 12 pm PT/3 pm ET, while News Hour anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett will co-host the live broadcast beginning at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET. Special guests and panelists include Judy Woodruff, Amy Walter, David Brooks, Jonathan Capehart, Kevin Madden and Faiz Shakir.
Prime Video: Brian Williams hosts Prime Video’s Election Night Live special starting at 2 pm PT/5 pm ET; all Amazon customers in most countries will have free access to the live stream.

How to watch cable election night coverage online

Cable subscribers can stream election series coverage online to their TV, smartphone, tablet and other mobile devices by logging into each network’s website or app with their TV provider’s credentials, including streaming and traditional services like would be DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.

How to Watch Election Series Coverage Online Without Cable

Cord cutters can stream election series coverage for free with three- to seven-day samples of select cable TV streaming services, including DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. Read below for more options and details on the best cable streaming deals right now.

DirecTV

DirecTV Stream

Eligible new subscribers can watch live election night coverage for free with DirecTV seven day trial. DirecTV’s entry-level entertainment tier ($74.99 monthly) offers more than 90 local and national channels, including ABC, CBS, Fox, MSNBC, NBC, CNN, NewsNation, CW, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, AMC and more.

Plans are on sale starting at $79.99 per month (guaranteed for two years) for the Choice package with over 125 local and national channels. Other plans offer over 90-185 channels, with prices ranging from $74.99 to $154.99 per month for a limited time. Learn more about DirecTV’s current streaming offerings here.

Where to watch Election Night 2024 Coverage live online for free

Fubo

Watch over 170 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo TVwhich is $10 off the first month for new subscribers. After that, the cable TV streaming service starts at $79.99 per month for the Pro package that includes up to 205 channels.

Other plans include the Elite package with Sports Plus (up to 308 channels for $99.99 monthly) and the Deluxe tier with up to 322 channels, NFL RedZone, Showtime and 4K quality for $109.99 monthly. Plans include unlimited DVR and streaming to up to 10 screens.

Hulu

Hulu + Live TV

Stream over 90 live channels, Disney+ and ESPN+ for free with a three-day trial Hulu + Live TV. Through Nov. 19, the cabler is offering new and eligible returning subscribers the first three months for $59.99 per month; thereafter, subscriptions automatically renew starting at $82.99 per month (or current rate).

In addition to the live cable, Hulu + Live TV allows subscribers to watch originals from Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm (Star Wars), The Muppets Studio and Pixar Animation, as well as ESPN+ for original sports programming and live sports from F1, UFC, MLB and other sports leagues.

Peacock

Election coverage from NBC News Now live Peacockwhich costs $7.99 per month (or $79.99 annually) for the ad-supported Premium plan, or $13.99 per month ($139.99 per year) for the Premium Plus package with limited ads and your local NBC channel.

Sling

Sling Blue’s plan is the best option for streaming over 45 local and national news networks, including ABC, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, Fox and more; upgrade to the Orange & Blue combo package for more than. On a regular basis, the streamer offers new eligible subscribers for $45 per month up to 50% off in the first month. Note that channel pricing and availability vary by market.

Where to broadcast victory and concession speeches

Most (if not all) major news channels will cover the victory and concession speeches. ABC, CBS, MSNBC, Fox News, NBC, PBS and many other local and national networks are available to stream online with a subscription to DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and other cable providers.

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Where to watch Election Night 2024 Coverage live online for free

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