How to Stream Donald Trump’s Inauguration Online

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On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath for his second term in the White House, while JD Vance will be inaugurated as the 50th Vice President of the United States.

On January 20th, the 60th Presidential Inauguration unfolds within Washington, D.C., carrying the motif “Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise.” Given the inclement weather, this momentous event has been shifted indoors for the ceremony.

At a Glance: How to Watch the 2025 Inauguration Online

  • When: Jan. 20; special coverage begins as early as 4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. ET, ceremony starts around 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET
  • Channels: ABC, CBS, CNN, C-SPAN, MSNBC, NBC, PBS, more
  • Stream online: DirecTV, Frndly, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+, Philo, Sling
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Continue exploring as we delve deeper into the broadcasts by major news channels about the inauguration, along with instructions on how to stream it live, whether you have a cable subscription or not, even for those who prefer free options.

How to Watch the Inauguration: Schedule, Swearing In Ceremony Time, Performances

The swearing-in event takes place on Monday, January 20th, commencing around 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (or 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time). During the ceremony, Carrie Underwood will collaborate with the Armed Forces Chorus and the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club to perform “America the Beautiful”, while opera singer Christopher Maccio is set to sing “Oh America!” towards its conclusion. It’s also anticipated that country artist Lee Greenwood will make an appearance on stage.

The swearing-in ceremonies for President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance are set to start at approximately 9 a.m. Pacific Time/12 p.m. Eastern Time, followed by the inaugural speech. Chief Justice John Roberts will oversee the oath of office for President Trump, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh will administer the oath for Vice President Vance.

The event proceeds as follows: Firstly, we bid farewell to the departing president and vice president with due respect. Then comes the signing ceremony, followed by the grand inaugural lunch. Last but not least, there’s the pass in review where the new president and vice president inspect the military troops during a formal parade.

The celebrations conclude with a presidential parade taking place at Capital One arena approximately at 11 a.m. Pacific Time or 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

How to Watch Election Coverage Online With Cable

People who subscribe to cable services can stream election coverage on various devices like TVs, smartphones, tablets, and other mobile gadgets by using their cable provider login details to access each network’s website or app. This includes streaming as well as traditional services such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity, and more.

Cable subscribers can watch election coverage online on different devices by logging in to the network’s website or app using their cable provider account information. This includes both streaming and traditional services like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity, and others.

How to Watch Election Coverage Online Without Cable

Without needing a traditional cable subscription, cord-cutters can test out various live TV streaming platforms offering free trials, such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, and Paramount+ with Showtime, for periods ranging from three to seven days. For further information on the most advantageous live TV streaming deals currently available, continue reading below.

Inauguration Day 2025: Where to Watch Special Coverage

All significant media channels are set to provide exclusive live broadcasts of Trump’s second inauguration as President. Stay tuned for updates on the specific plans of major networks for Inauguration Day. Be aware that certain networks might necessitate TV service provider credentials or subscriptions to streaming platforms to watch online, whereas others will offer free access to their livestream.

  • ABC News Live: A special edition of Good Morning America at 4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. ET will kick off ABC News’ live coverage of Inauguration Day. At 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET, World News Tonight ancho and managing editor David Muir will host a special report from the nation’s capital. ABC News Live’s streaming channel is available on Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and other platforms.
  • CBS News: Errol Barnett heads CBS News 24/7’s inauguration coverage beginning at 3 a.m. PT/6 p.m. ET, and a special edition of CBS Mornings co-shosted by Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil an Nate Burleson starts on CTS at 4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. ET. Norah O’Donnell anchors coverage on CBS News 2/7 and CBS from 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET until at least 3 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET.
  • CNN: Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper co-anchor CNN’sThe Inauguration of Donald Trump starts at 4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. PT with Dana Bash, Caitlan Collins, Audie Cornish, Jamie Gangel, John King, ABby Phillip and others joining as correspondents. The Trump Inaugural Balls coverage starts at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET.
  • C-SPAN: Inauguration Day coverage on C-SPAN starts at 4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. ET with Washington Journal; the network will continue with coverage of the parade and inaugural balls.
  • A Election Night in America starting at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET as John King will break down results at the “Magic Wall.” (TV provider login required to stream online.)
  • Fox News: Inauguration Day coverage starts with Fox & Friends First at 1 a.m. PT/4 a.m. ET with Carley Shimkus and Todd Piro, followed by Fox & Friends with Biran Kilmeade, Steve Doocey, Ainsley Earhardt and Lawrence Jones. Coverage continues at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET with America’s Newsroom with Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer atn The Faulker Focus with Harris Faulkner at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET. and special ceremony coverage starts at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. PT and runs through 3 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. (TV provider login required.)
  • MSNBC: Inauguration Day coverage starts with Way Too Early with Ali Vitali at 2 a.m. PT/5 a.m. ET, followed by Morning Joe co-hosted by Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist at 3 a.m. PT/6 a.m. ET. Rachel Maddow takes over at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET with love coverage of the inauguration; she’ll be joined by correspondents Chris Hayes, Ari Melber, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, Joy Reid, Stephanie Ruhle, Alex Wagner and Nicolle Wallace. (TV provider login required.)
  • NBC News: NBC’s 24/7 special coverage begins at 4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. ET with Today‘s Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin and Al Roker live from the capital. The network’s free NBC News Now app will simulcast content on Peacock, YouTube, Roku Channel and other streaming platforms.
  • NewsNation: The Hill‘s Blake Burman kicks off pre-event coverage at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET; Chris Cuomo, Chris Stirewalt, Elizabeth Vargas and Leland Vittert co-host coverage of the inauguration ceremony from 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET to 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET. Special post-ceremony reports will follow. (NewsNation can be streamed on the network’s app as well as through DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, Sling and other cable streamers.)
  • PBS News: Coverage of Inauguration Day starts at 7:30 a.m. PT/10:30 a.m. ET with co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, with correspondents including Laura Barrón-López, Lisa Desjardins, John Yang, Stephanie Sy, Nick Schifrin and Judy Woodruff, among others.

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