How to Stream the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Online

Tonight, I’m thrilled to be part of the excitement as the White House Correspondents’ Dinner rolls around once again! This event gathers esteemed journalists, high-profile celebrities, and many more, all united to honor the remarkable work of our fellow journalists in their respective fields.

At exactly 3 p.m. Pacific Time or 6 p.m. Eastern Time, live broadcasts of the red carpet arrivals will air on CNN, C-SPAN, MSNBC, NBC, and other prominent news channels. This year’s edition, famously dubbed “Nerd Prom,” is happening at the Washington Hilton in Washington D.C., with proceeds going towards the White House Correspondents Association’s scholarships for the First Amendment. President Donald Trump has chosen not to attend this year’s event, which typically includes a roast of the president and light-hearted jabs at the administration. The last time he attended was in 2015, just a year before his first term.

At a Glance: How to Watch the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Online

  • When: April 26 starting at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET
  • Channels: CNN, C-SPAN, MSNBC, NBC, other networks
  • Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock, Sling

Unlike previous events, there won’t be a comedian entertainer this year. Instead, Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost will host the 2024 dinner. Initially, Comedian Amber Ruffin was scheduled to perform, but her show has been canceled. In a letter to members, WHCA president Eugene Daniels explained that in this critical juncture for journalism, he wants to emphasize recognition for exceptional work and support for the future of journalism rather than politics that divide.

The White House and the White House Correspondents’ Association find themselves in disagreement on several matters, such as the WHCA being denied access to specific news events for the Associated Press and attempts by the White House to assume direct management of the White House press corps.

Read on to discover details about streaming the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner live, whether you have cable or not, even for free at specific times and locations.

How to Watch the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Date, Time, Channels

The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner happens on Saturday, April 26th, starting with the red carpet events from 3 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) or 6 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), followed by the dinner itself at 5 p.m. PT and 8 p.m. ET.

Prominent news channels such as ABC News, CBS News, CNN, C-SPAN, MSNBC, and NBC News are expected to broadcast the WHCA’s annual dinner event.

How to Watch the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Online Without Cable

If you’ve cut the cord, you can catch the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner on any live TV streaming platform that carries news channels such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Peacock, and Sling. For more details about how to stream it, including free options, check out the information below.

How to Livestream the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Online with Cable

Individuals who have cable service can stream the White House Correspondents‘ Association events online through various popular news outlets such as abc.com, nbc.com, cbs.com, cnn.com, etc., by using their TV provider account to access these websites or apps. This includes providers like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, and Xfinity, among others.

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2025-04-26 23:24