The 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, August 19 in Chicago and Joe Biden is expected to speak on the opening night. News and analysis will be broadcast around the world on US and global news channels.
Traveling overseas? You may need to use a VPN to watch your usual DNC live stream or news channel from anywhere.
| Dates: Mon, August 19 – Thurs, August 22 |
| US coverage: ABC, CNN, C-SPAN, FOX News, MSNBC, NBC, Newsmax, Spectrum, PBS |
| US streams: Sling TV – half-price for your first month |
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Kamala Harris will, of course, be the headline act. The history-maker is expected to close out the event by accepting the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination on Thursday night.
The DNC will also hear from the usual Democratic heavyweights, including Barak Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton. Obama is due to speak on Tuesday night, while Bill Clinton will take the stage on Wednesday night – just before Vice Presidential nominee and Minnesota governor Tim Walz addresses the delegates.
Democrats will also hear from President Jimmy Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, who is set to speak on behalf of his grandfather.
The full DNC schedule (below) starts at 7am ET daily, with the ‘Primetime’ events due to start at 6.30 pm ET daily.
As the election cycle heats up, here’s all the best ways to watch Democratic convention 2024 live streams no matter where you are in the world.
How to watch Democratic convention 2024 in the US
ABC, CNN, C-SPAN, FOX News, MSNBC, NBC, Newsmax, Spectrum, PBS are broadcasting live from the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
ABC, Fox News, CNN, MSNBC and PBS are expected to provide some of the most comprehensive coverage but check your local listings for details.
If you have access to an antenna, cable or an internet connection, you’ll be able to watch DNC reports from the likes of CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and many, many more.
If you’re a cord cutter who wants to get an OTT streaming service to watch the Democratic convention, then Sling TV is a good option. Its Blue packages include Fox News, MSNBC, ABC News (all in selected markets), CNN and Bloomberg TV. Subscriptions cost from $40 a month but new users get 50% off their first month. Cancel anytime.
Away from the US right now? You may need to use a VPN to stream these news channels and cable replacement services when overseas.
Unblock any stream with a VPN
If you’re keen to watch the Democratic convention 2024 but you’re away from home and access to the coverage is geo-blocked, then you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you’re not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
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How to watch Democratic convention live in Canada
How to watch Democratic convention 2024 online in the UK
UK news channels such as Sky News and BBC News will no doubt air selected DNC highlights. There is also a free live stream of the Democratic convention available on the official DNC YouTube channel.
How to watch Democratic convention 2024 live streams in Australia
Australian news channels such as Sky News Australia will no doubt air selected DNC highlights. There is also a free live stream of the Democratic convention available on the official DNC YouTube channel.
Democratic convention 2024 full schedule
All times listed as Central Time
Monday, Aug 19
- 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Delegation breakfasts
- 9 a.m.-10a.m.: Morning press briefing
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Black Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Hispanic Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: AAPI Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Native American Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Ethnic Council meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: LGBTQ+ Caucus meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Small Business Council meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Labor Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Environmental & Climate Crisis Council meeting
- 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.: Main programming
Tues, Aug 20
- 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Delegation breakfasts
- 9 a.m.-10a.m.: Morning press briefing
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Women’s Caucus meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Disability Caucus meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Youth Council meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Rural Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Veterans & Military Families Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Poverty Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Interfaith Council meeting
- 6 p.m.-10 p.m.: Main programming
Wednesday, Aug 21
- a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Delegation breakfasts
- 9 a.m.-10a.m.: Morning press briefing
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Black Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Hispanic Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: AAPI Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Native American Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Ethnic Council meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Labor Council meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: LGBTQ+ Caucus meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Small Business Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Environmental & Climate Crisis Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Seniors Council meeting
- 6 p.m.-10 p.m.: Main programming
Thursday, Aug 22
- 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Delegation breakfasts
- 9 a.m.-10a.m.: Morning press briefing
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Women’s Caucus meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Disability Caucus meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Youth Council meeting
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Rural Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Veterans & Military Families Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Poverty Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Interfaith Council meeting
- 6 p.m.-10 p.m.: Main programming
Democratic convention 2024 FAQs
When will Kamala speak at the Democratic convention?
Kamala Harris is expected to close out the DNC 2024 by accepting the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination on the evening of Thursday, August 22.
When is the 2024 Democratic convention?
The Democratic National Convention will take place between August 19-22, 2024.
