Where to Watch Harris vs. Trump Presidential Debate Live Streams

Posted on Aug 31, 2024 by Nicole Forrest

With the US presidential election set to take place on November 5, 2024, the race to the White House is in full swing. There will no doubt be plenty of political hijinx before Americans cast their ballots, some of the most exciting of which are the presidential debates.

Watching in the US is easy, but if you’re traveling abroad on the day of the debates, you might find it hard to access your usual streaming options. PIA VPN offers an easy fix – just connect to a streaming-optimized VPN server in the US to watch as if you never left home.


How to Stream with PIA VPN

  1. Sign up for PIA VPN and install the app on your device.
  2. Connect to a streaming-optimized server in the US.
  3. Tune into the presidential debate live stream on ABC to catch all of the political action.

When Is the American Presidential Debate?

Joe Biden and Donald Trump kicked the presidential debate season off with a confounding exchange in Atlanta, Georgia on June 27, 2024. Since Biden dropped out of the presidential race, current vice president and democratic nominee Kamala Harris will take up the mantle and enter into dialogue with Trump.

The 2024 presidential debate schedule currently features only one more debate that both nominees have agreed to, set to take place on September 10, 2024, at 9 PM ET

Trump’s campaign has also put forth September 4 and September 25 as potential dates for additional Harris vs. Trump debates, but the Harris campaign has not committed to either of these.

How to Watch the Presidential Debate for Free

Tubi

Tubi is Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, and it’s streaming the presidential debate for free. It’s only available in the US, though, so if you’re traveling abroad on September 10, make sure to connect to a PIA VPN server in the US to keep watching.

How to Watch the Presidential Debate in the US 

The next installment of the 2024 US presidential debate series will be produced by 6 ABC (WPVI-TV), the local ABC station in Philadelphia. It airs on 6 ABC at 9 PM ET and will stream live on the ABC News Live website as well as on Disney+ and Hulu.

Hulu

Hulu + Live TV gives you access to ABC, which will broadcast the next presidential debate live on September 10. Subscriptions for the streaming service are priced from $76.99, but first-time subscribers can take advantage of the 3-day trial to watch the debate for free.

The event will also be available to stream from September 11 on Hulu, which offers plans starting at $7.99 per month. You need a US ZIP code as well as a US credit card or PayPal to create a Hulu account.

Disney+

ABC News Live will feature in the Disney+ channel bouquet from September 4, 2024. This means that you’ll be able to watch the presidential debate live on the platform. You can also watch it on demand from September 11 onwards.

Disney+ subscriptions start at $9.99 and the platform offers access to Hulu as a paid add-on, offering a wide variety of on-demand content to keep the whole family entertained.

    💡 Traveling abroad on September 10? No problem. You can catch all of the exciting debate action by connecting to a PIA VPN server in the US to access the live stream just like you would back home.

Sling TV

Sling TV includes ABC in some areas with its Blue package, priced at $40 per month. Signing up will get you access to these local channels as well as 41 other live channels and more than 85,000 on-demand titles. 

You’ll need a US credit or debit card as well as a US billing address to subscribe. New subscribers get a 50% discount on their first month’s subscription fee when they sign up.

Fubo

Fubo also includes ABC in its offering. Plans start at $80 per month and give you access to more than 400 channels. You can also take advantage of Fubo’s 7-day free trial to watch the debates live and enjoy a bunch of other content. Signup requires a US ZIP code and credit or debit card.

How to Watch the Presidential Debate Outside the US

Only ABC has broadcasting rights for the presidential debate, and it’s only available in the US. That doesn’t mean you have to miss the debates if you’re traveling abroad, though. You can watch as you normally would at home when you connect to a PIA VPN streaming-optimized server in the US. 

Where Will the US Presidential Debate Take Place?

ABC News, which will host the debate and broadcast it live on September 10, announced the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the location of the presidential debate.

The center serves as the US’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, putting on events and exhibits about the US constitution and civic engagement. It has previously hosted the democratic party’s primary presidential debate in 2008 as well as two ABC News town halls ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Who Will Moderate the Harris and Trump Debate?

The next presidential debate will be moderated by David Muir, anchor and managing editor of ABC’s World News Tonight, along with Linsey Davis, anchor of ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis.

Both moderators have experience overseeing presidential debates, with Muir having moderated presidential primary debates in 2016 and 2020, and Davis having arbitrated presidential debates in 2019 and 2020. 

Why You Need a VPN for Streaming

Some streaming platforms are only available in certain countries and others have different libraries for different countries. When you’re traveling abroad, a VPN allows you to virtually relocate yourself so that you can access your usual streaming services and country-specific content just like you would back home.

VPN encryption can also help you to get around streaming blocks at your office or school. It prevents firewalls from detecting your streaming activity, allowing you to unblock streaming services on any network.

Why You Should Choose PIA as Your Streaming VPN

PIA VPN has servers in 90+ countries. This includes streaming-optimized servers that are refreshed regularly to ensure you’re always able to access the most popular streaming services without any hassle – even when you’re traveling abroad.

Our 10-Gbps network gives you a blazing-fast VPN connection that’s perfect for streaming, even in the highest resolution available. You’ll also get unlimited bandwidth to binge-watch all the content you like without putting up with VPN slowdowns and cutoffs.

We have easy-to-use VPN apps for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and other popular devices that you can use for streaming. If you need help choosing a server, or have a question, our expert customer support team is on hand to help 24/7. 

Try it risk-free with PIA’s 30-day money-back guarantee.

FAQ

Where can I watch the presidential debate?

The Harris vs. Trump debate will be broadcast live on TV by ABC. You can stream ABC via the ABC News Live website, Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and Fubo.

How do I watch the presidential debate in Australia?

Americans who are traveling in Australia on September 10 can use PIA VPN to get a US IP address and stream the event on ABC as it happens via Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV, and others.

Where can I stream the presidential debate for free?

You can stream the presidential debate for free on the ABC News Live website. ABC is only available in the US, but you can keep watching when traveling abroad when you connect to a PIA VPN server in the US. 

Can I watch the presidential debate if I don’t have cable?

Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and Fubo include ABC in their channel lineup and enable you to watch the presidential debate without cable. It will also be available to stream on the ABC News Live website. You can even take advantage of DirecTV Stream and Fubo’s free trials to watch the debate at no cost.

Where is the presidential debate going to be held?

The upcoming American presidential debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The center is the home of constitutional education and debate in the US, making it the ideal location for this important event.

Can I Use a VPN to Watch a Streaming Service in Another Country?

Some VPN users may use a server in another country, where a certain streaming service is available, to connect to that service. While we cannot see what you are doing online due to our no-logs policy, this goes against our terms of service and is not acceptable.

PIA VPN puts your privacy first and we don’t track our users’ activity. That said, you should always comply with relevant laws, including copyright.


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