When is the 2024 presidential debate? Date, time and how to watch Biden, Trump
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election Thursday, June 27.
The matchup is breaking tradition: Instead of being organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) and presented across different networks, the candidates decided to bypass the commission and instead participate in two network-produced debates. First up is the "CNN Presidential Debate" hosted by CNN in its Atlanta studios.
This first debate will also have no live audience, unlike previous years.
Here's everything you need to know about where and when to watch the candidates' first showdown of the 2024 cycle.
When is the presidential debate?
The "CNN Presidential Debate" takes place Thursday, June 27.
What time does the presidential debate start?
The debate starts at 9 p.m. E.T.
How to watch, stream the debate
The debate will broadcast on CNN and stream on CNN.com and Max, formerly known as HBO Max.
A live stream of the "CNN Presidential Debate" will also be available on USA TODAY via YouTube.
Various other networks are offering their own coverage of the debate, including:
- Fox News announced it would present “extensive live coverage” of the CNN presidential debate across all its platforms, including the “FOX News Democracy 2024: CNN Presidential Debate” from 9–11 p.m. E.T.
- ABC News will show “The Race for the White House" and coverage of the debate on ABC, ABC News Live and Hulu on Thursday from 7 p.m. to midnight.
- Other networks, such as NewsNation, will show the debate with pre and post-debate analysis.
Who is moderating the debate?
CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the in-studio debate.