The 2020 Democratic National Convention is happening this week. History will be made on multiple occasions as former vice president Joe Biden becomes first presidential candidate to accept a major party nomination via live stream and Senator Kamala Harris of California becomes the first woman of color to accept the vice presidential nomination from a major party.
Although the event technically takes place in Milwaukee, don’t expect to see the screaming crowds and concert-like atmosphere of conventions past. In the coronavirus era, the Democratic National Committee has opted to make this a mostly virtual event.
The DNC 2020 begins tonight (Monday, Aug. 17) at 9 p.m. ET and continues through Thursday. Tonight’s speakers include Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and former first lady Michelle Obama, among others.
You can check out the full schedule and speaker lineup here.
If you’re a cord cutter who wants to stream the DNC 2020 live on your phone, computer, or smart TV, good news: Watching it for free is easier than ever! I’ve rounded up some ways to watch below:
Stream for free on a digital platform
The DNC is providing plenty of ways to stream the convention, including on the following platforms:
- YouTube (also embedded below)
- Twitch (full convention program)
- Official DNC convention stream
You can also download the Democratic National Convention app and watch directly on one of the following streaming devices:
- Apple TV
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV
Stream coverage from a broadcast TV network or cable news
If want to stream convention coverage from your favorite broadcast or cable network, and you don’t have a cable TV subscription or over-the-air antenna, your best bet is to sign up for a streaming service with a good news-focused bundle. Every major broadcast network will air coverage of the convention, as will cable networks like CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and others. The following services offer those networks in their bundles:
- YouTube TV
- Hulu With Live TV
- FuboTV
- Locast (free service for broadcast networks only)
- AT&T TV Now
Even more ways to watch or listen
The DNC website has a full roundup of ways to stream the convention live, including through smart speakers and other platforms. Basically, there’s almost no excuse for not tuning in.
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