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Election Day has finally arrived. Americans are heading to the polls to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vying for the Oval Office.
Ahead, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up where to watch live coverage of the 2024 election online, including which networks are covering the 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
Looking to keep up with election day results? Keep reading for details on major networks’ special coverage plans. Note that some networks may require TV provider credentials or subscriptions to streaming services to watch live online, while others offer free livestream access.
- ABC News Live: Election Night coverage begins at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET with World News Tonight anchor and managing editor David Muir leading coverage. He’ll be joined by ABC anchors Linsey Davis, Martha Raddatz, Jonathan Karl, Mary Bruce, Rachel Scott, Terry Moran, Rick Klein and many other correspondents from across the country. ABC News Live’s streaming channel is available on Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and other platforms.
- CBS News: Norah O’Donnell heads CBS News’ Election Day coverage beginning at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET along with correspondents Margaret Brennan, Robert Costa, John Dickerson, Gayle King, Ed O’Keefe and Cecilia Vega.
- CNN: Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper co-anchor CNN’s Election Night in America starting at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET as John King will break down 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 lead Fox News Democracy 2024 starting at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET. (TV provider login required.)
- MSNBC: Rachel Maddow leads MSNBC’s primetime election coverage starting at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET, with Steve Kornacki heading the “Big Board” breakdown and Chris Hayes, Ari Melber, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, Joy Reid, Stephanie Rhule, Alex Wagner and Nicolle Wallace joining as correspondents. (TV provider login required.)
- NewsNation: Chris Cuomo, Elizabeth Vargas and Leland Vittert co-anchor NewsNation Decision Desk 2024 from 3 to 10 p.m. PT/6 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET; The CW will broadcast coverage from 5 to 9 p.m. PT/8 p.m. to midnight ET. (NewsNation can be streamed on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, Sling and other cable streamers.)
- PBS News: PBS will begin live streaming coverage starting at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET, while News Hour anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett will co-host on-air coverage starting at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. 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 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET; all Amazon customers in most countries will have free access to the livestream.
How to Watch Election Night Coverage Online With Cable
Cable subscribers can stream election night coverage online on their TV, smartphone, tablet and other mobile devices by logging into each network’s website or app with their TV provider credentials, including streaming and traditional services such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
How to Watch Election Night Coverage Online Without Cable
Cord-cutters can stream election night coverage for free with three- to seven-day trials of select cable TV streaming services, including DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. Read on below for more options and details on the best cable streaming deals right now.
DirecTV Stream
Eligible new subscribers can watch live election night coverage for free with DirecTV’s seven-day trial. DirecTV’s entry-level Entertainment tier ($74.99 monthly) offers over 90 local and national channels, including ABC, CBS, Fox, MSNBC, NBC, CNN, NewsNation, CW, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, AMC and others.
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 deals here.
Fubo
Watch more than 170 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo TV, which is $10 off for the first month for new subscribers. After that, the cable TV streaming service starts at $79.99 per month for the Pro package featuring up to 205 channels.
Other plans include the Elite with Sports Plus package (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 on up to 10 screens.
Hulu + Live TV
Stream over 90 live channels, Disney+ and ESPN+ for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. Through Nov. 19, the cable streamer is offering new and eligible returning subscribers their first three months for $59.99 per month; after that, subscriptions auto-renew starting at $82.99 monthly (or the current rate).
In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers 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 racing, UFC, MLB and other sports leagues.
Sling
Sling’s Blue 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 combined Orange & Blue package for more than. Regularly $45 monthly, the streamer is offering eligible new subscribers up to 50 percent off their first month. Note that prices and channel availability vary by market.
Where to Stream Victory and Concession Speeches
Most (if not all) major news channels will be covering 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.