Where to watch Election Night 2024 coverage live online for free

by Junna Base November 5, 2024

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Election day has finally arrived. Americans go to the polls to cast their votes on Tuesday, November 5th. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are vying for the Oval Office.

In advance, The Hollywood Reporter summarizes where to watch live 2024 election coverage online, including stations covering the national, state and local elections; State-by-state results; how to stream with and without cable; and more.

Election Day 2024: Where to watch special coverage

Want to stay up to date on Election Day results? Read on for details on the major broadcasters’ specific coverage plans. Note that some networks may require TV provider login credentials or subscriptions to streaming services to watch live streams online, while others offer free live stream access.

ABC News Live: Election night coverage begins at 4:00 p.m. PT/7:00 p.m. ET World news tonight Host and editor-in-chief David Muir led the reporting. 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 across 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 p.m. PT/7:00 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 are co-anchors at CNN Election night in America Kicking off at 1:00 p.m. PT/4:00 p.m. ET, John King will break down the results on the Magic Wall. Joining correspondents are Dana Bash, Erin Burnett, Audie Cornish and Chris Wallace. (Registering with the TV provider is required for online streaming.)
Fox News: Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum lead Fox News Democracy 2024 Starts at 3:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. ET. (Registration with TV provider required.)
MSNBC: Rachel Maddow leads MSNBC’s primetime election coverage starting at 3:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. ET, with Steve Kornacki leading the “Big Board” breakdown and Chris Hayes, Ari Melber, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, Joy Reid, Stephanie Rhule and Alex Wagner and Nicolle Wallace join as correspondents. (Registration with TV provider required.)
News Nation: Chris Cuomo, Elizabeth Vargas and Leland Vittert are co-hosts NewsNation Decision Desk 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. ET; The CW airs coverage from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. to midnight ET. (NewsNation is available to stream on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, Sling and other cable streamers.)
PBS News: PBS will begin live streaming coverage starting at 12:00 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. ET, while News Hour anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett will co-host the on-screen starting at 4:00 p.m. PT/7:00 p.m. ET. will moderate air coverage. 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 Election Night Live Special offer starting at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET; All Amazon customers in most countries have free access to the live stream.

Here’s how to watch election night coverage online via cable

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

Here’s 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 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’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 for the Choice package, which includes over 125 local and national channels, start at $79.99 per month (guaranteed for two years). Other plans offer over 90-185 channels with prices ranging from $74.99 to $154.99 per month for a limited time. Find out more about DirecTV’s current streaming offerings here.

Where to watch Election Night 2024 coverage live online for free

Fubo

Watch more than 170 more news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo TV, which gives new subscribers $10 off their first month. After that, the cable TV streaming service starts at $79.99 per month for the Pro package with 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 on up to 10 screens.

Hulu

Hulu + Live TV

Stream over 90 live channels, Disney+ and ESPN+ for free with a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV. Through November 19, the cable streamer is offering new and eligible recurring subscribers the first three months for $59.99 per month; Thereafter, subscriptions automatically renew starting at $82.99 per month (or current plan).

In addition to live cable TV, Hulu + Live TV allows subscribers to watch original shows 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.

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Sling’s Blue plan is the best option for streaming over 45 local and national news channels, including ABC, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and more; For more, upgrade to the combined Orange and Blue package. The streamer regularly costs $45 per month and offers eligible new subscribers up to 50 percent off their first month. Please note that prices and channel availability vary by market.

Where to stream victory and concession speeches

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

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