Trump to Deliver Acceptance Speech at Republican National Convention: Here’s When to Stream Online

Danielle Directo-Meston

18 July 2024 at 1:18 pm·6-min read

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Donald Trump will formally accept the GOP nomination for presidential candidate and deliver a keynote speech tonight on the final day of the 2024 Republican National Convention. The 78-year-old former president survived an assassination attempt last week, prompting him to rewrite his speech.

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Taking place in Milwaukee, the four-day 2024 RNC broadcasts live on ABC, CBS, CNN, CSPAN, Fox News, NBC and PBS and other local and national cable channels. Those who want to watch Trump’s acceptance speech at the convention tonight online for free can do so with a trial to select live TV streaming services, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling.

At a Glance: How to Stream the RNC Online

When July 15-18
Channels ABC, CBS, CNN, CSPAN, NBC, PBS
Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Max (CNN only), Paramount+ (CBS only) Peacock (NBC only), Sling

Stream 2024 RNC on DirecTV

On Monday, Trump announced his running mate as Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, whose memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, was adapted into a Netflix film directed by Ron Howard. The 39-year-old author delivered a speech Wednesday night to accept the vice presidential nomination. For a full list of speakers and the 2024 RNC schedule, head to the GOP’s official 2024 convention website.

Below, keep reading to find out how to stream the 2024 RNC online with and without a traditional cable subscription and when Trump will give his keynote speech.

2024 RNC: When and How to Watch Trump’s Speech

Today marks the final day of the 2024 RNC, which promises a theme of “Make America Great Once Again.” The session begins at 5:45 CT (3:45 PT/6:45 ET) and ends at 10:30 p.m. CT, and Trump is expected to deliver his remarks at 9 p.m. CT (7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET).

How to Watch the 2024 RNC Online Without Cable

Live TV streaming services including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling offer access to cable news networks that are covering the 2024 Republican National Convention, including ABC, CBS, CSPAN, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and NBC. Max subscribers can stream CNN live, Peacock supports live streaming of NBC with its Premium Plus package, and Paramount+ offers CBS online with its ad-supported plan that includes Showtime.

Traditional and streaming cable subscribers can also watch online on most national cable outlets’ websites or apps (such as ABC.com, CBS.com, MSNBC.com and NBC.com) by logging in with their TV provider credentials, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.

The RNC will also livestream select events on its YouTube channel.

Keep reading below for more ways to stream the 2024 RNC online, including for free.

Watch 2024 RNC Online: Stream Trump's Acceptance Speech for Free

BEST STREAMING SERVICE OVERALL

DirecTV Stream

Packages from $69.99 per month

get directv free trial

Watch live broadcasts of the RNC 2024 on ABC, CNN, CSPAN, MSNBC, NBC and other cable news networks online for free with a five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream, which starts at $69.99 per month for the entry-level Entertainment package. The live TV streamings service also offers on-demand content and more than 75 other channels, including the Disney Channel, E!, MTV, Nickelodeon and others. Other plans offer over 105-150 channels, with prices ranging from $89.99 to $159.99 per month.

For a limited time, new subscribers can also save up to $240; learn more here.

BEST VALUE

Fubo

Packages from $79.99 per month

Try Fubo for Free

Watch ABC, CBS, CNN, CSPAN, Fox, MSNBC and NBC and over 170 more channels with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $79.99 per month for the Pro package. You can record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies and games (including Monday, Thursday and Sunday night football) and watch later on your smartphone, tablet or TV.

Other plans include the Elite package (255 channels for $89.99 monthly) and the Premier tier that comes with 264 channels, NFL RedZone, Showtime and 4K quality for $99.99 monthly. The online TV streaming service offers a seven-day trial for new subscribers, so you can technically watch the the 2024 RNC online for free during that period.

BEST LIVE TV STREAMING BUNDLE

Hulu + Live TV

Packages from $76.99 per month

Try Hulu + live TV for Free

Watch coverage of the 2024 RNC on Hulu + Live TV ($76.99 and up monthly), which is offering a three-day free trial and comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+. Available with or without ads, subscriptions let you stream ABC, CBS, CSPAN, CNN, Fox News, NBC, MSNBC and 90 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels. You’ll also get access to live streaming and events on ESPN+, like UFC Fight Night, PGA golf, soccer and baseball. Get even more sports with the Sports Add-On package ($9.99 per month) that includes NFL RedZone, Tennis Channel, MAVTV, TVG and more.

Paramount+

Packages from $5.99 per month

Get Paramount+

Stream CBS’ 2024 RNC coverage with a subscription to Paramount+ with Showtime, which costs $11.99 monthly (or $119.99 annually). The ad-free package comes with access to thousands of hours of movies and TV series, including Sonic the Hedgehog 2, South Park: The Streaming Wars, the entire Star Trek franchise, Yellowstone prequel show 1883 and more; plus the ability to download content for offline viewing.

BEST FOR STREAMING NBC

Peacock

Packages from $5.99 per month

Watch NBC on peacock

As the streaming home of NBC, you can watch the 2024 RNC online without cable with a subscription to Peacock‘s ad-free Premium Plus package. The plan is $11.99 per month ($119.99 per year) and includes streaming access to your local NBC channel, more than 80,000 hours of movies and TV shows and the option to download and watch select titles offline.

MOST AFFORDABLE STREAMING SERVICE

Sling

Packages on sale from $22.50 per month

Get 50% off Sling

Sling‘s Blue plan (reg. $45 per month) and combined Orange & Blue package (reg. $60 monthly) let you watch the 2024 Republican National Convention coverage on Fox News, NBC, CNN, MSNBC and more than 40 other channels, and you can record up to 50 hours of content and stream on up to three devices. Sling offers DVR so you can record shows to watch offline later.

The streamer is currently offering new subscribers up to half off their first month, bringing the price down to $20-$30 for the individual Orange and Blue packages ($40-$45 monthly) or $30 for the combined Orange & Blue plan (reg. $60 per month). Note that you’ll need to connect an HD antenna and an AirTV device if you want to watch local channels on your Sling service; get more details here.

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