How to watch Democratic convention online – live stream DNC 2024 from anywhere, Kamala Harris speech

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago and Kamala Harris is due to give her keynote speech later today, Thursday, August 22. News and analysis will be broadcast around the world on US and global news channels. Below we explain how to watch the Democratic convention 2024 online and from anywhere.

Kamala Harris will, of course, be tonight's headline act. The history-maker will close out the event by accepting the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday evening.

Pop star Pink is also set to headline the final night of the Democratic National Convention. The Rev. Al Sharpton, the prominent civil rights leader, will also address the delegates today.

The DNC has also heard from the usual Democratic heavyweights, including Barak Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton. Obama spoke on Tuesday night, while 78-year-old Bill Clinton – who worried audiences with his raspy voice – took the stage on Wednesday night, serving as the warm-up act for Vice Presidential nominee and Minnesota governor Tim Walz. Democrats have also heard from President Jimmy Carter's grandson, Jason Carter.

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, and the final day of the convention arrives, here's all the best ways to watch DNC 2024 live streams no matter where you are in the world.

Watch DNC 2024 on Sling TV: 50% off deal

OTT service Sling TV includes CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC News, Bloomberg TV and more among the 40+ channel line-up of its Sling Blue package. So you'll be covered for all the latest DNC 2024 news and analysis.

Sling Blue usually costs from $40 per month, but you can get your first month half-price right now. You can also watch CNN on Sling Orange which is also $40 per month.

And for even more coverage, you can add Sling's News Extra plan, which adds further channels including NewsNation, NewsMax, BBC World News and HLN. Usually News Extra costs $6 per month.

Note that Fox, NBC, ABC are available in select markets.

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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

For interested parties in Canada, the Democratic convention 2024 will be broadcast live on CBC News Network, which can also be live streamed at CBCNews and through the CBC Gem app.

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 

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

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