How to Stream the Second Presidential Debate Online Without Cable
On Sunday, presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will return to debate stage for their second of three debates ahead of this November’s general election. Here’s how to watch for free even if you don’t have a cable.
The debate will begin on Sunday, October 9th at 9:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm PT. Martha Raddatz of ABC and Anderson Cooper of CNN will moderate the debate at the University of Washington in St. Louis, Missouri. During the last presidential debate, Facebook has collected viewer questions to be used during this debate.
Many news outlets will broadcast live. Here are some of the easiest ways to watch online:
- Watch on YouTube forNBC coverage .
- Watch on Twitter with a Bloomberg report .
- Watch on Facebook with ABC coverage .
Many other networks will also broadcast their own coverage of the debate. If you want to watch on TV, you can tune into ABC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, Fox, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, PBS, Univision and many more.
If you want to watch on TV through your mobile device or set-top box, the following stations can help you (although some may require a cable):
- Watch with CBS News on Android , iOS , Amazon Fire TV, and Roku .
- Watch with ABC News on Android , iOS , Windows , Apple TV, and Roku .
- Watch with NBC News on Android , iOS , Windows , Apple TV, and Roku .
- Watch with Reuters on Android and iOS .
Keep in mind that you can also watch YouTube live stream on almost any set-top box using the YouTube app. NPR will also offer coverage of the debate through your local radio if you prefer to listen rather than watch. You can listen to NPR through its member stations, through NPR.org , on Facebook, or through the NPR One apps .
This will be the second of three presidential debates before the November 8 elections. The final debate will take place on October 19. Registration deadlines are fast approaching in many states, and early voting has already begun in some places. Check out our guide on how to register in time to vote .