Trump's inauguration rally: watch President-elect speak online and for FREE

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 5, 2024.
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How to watch Trump's inauguration rally 2024

On Sunday, January 19, the day before he becomes President for the second time, Donald Trump will conduct a D.C. rally at 4pm ET / 9pm GMT. The President-elect will be joined by a host of famous speakers – we'll show you how to watch Trump's inauguration rally live online.

Away from home at the moment? You may need to use a VPN to watch from anywhere.

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Date: Sunday, January 19
Time: 4pm ET / 1pm PT / 9pm GMT / 8am AEDT (Mon)
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What is Trump's inauguration rally?

Donald Trump will be joined on stage will be his Vice President-elect JD Vance and Elon Musk, who has become a key voice in the incoming administration. Others who have supported him, such as former wrestler Hulk Hogan and media personality Megyn Kelly, will also speak. Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus and Village People are set to perform.

Don Jr and other members of the Trump family will also be in attendance. When he takes the stage, we can expect Trump to touch on many of the key themes from his campaign ahead of Monday's swearing in. It could give us some hints as to what he will say in his inauguration address the next day.

Here's how to watch Trump's inauguration rally live broadcast no matter where you are in the world.

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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 (selected markets). So you'll be covered for all the latest US news and analysis.

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

How to watch Trump's inauguration rally in the US

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Trump's inauguration rally will be shown live by multiple networks, including CNN, NBC, MSNBC, ABC, Fox News and CBS but check your local listings.

That means if you have access to an antenna, cable or an internet connection, you'll be able to watch rolling news 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 inauguration rally, 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.

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If you're keen to watch Trump's inauguration rally (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 Trump's inauguration rally in Canada

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For interested parties in Canada, the Trump's inauguration rally should l be broadcast live on key news outlets. This includes CBC News Network which can be streamed at CBCNews and through the CBC Gem app.

How to watch Trump's inauguration rally in the UK

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In the UK, the Trump's inauguration should be televised on major news outlets such as BBC News. That means you can watch it for free, so long as you have a valid TV licence. It will also be shown on Sky News.

If you're a Brit but out of the country and still want to watch, you can tune into your usual service with a VPN.

How to watch Trump's inauguration rally in Australia

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watch a free live stream of the Tump's inauguration rally on SBS On-Demand.

In Australia, Trump's inauguration rally will likely be on SBS Australia, meaning the viewers can watch a free live stream of the Tump's inauguration rally on SBS On-Demand.

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Trump's inauguration rally FAQs

Where is Trump's inauguration rally being held

Trump's inauguration rally is taking place at the Capitol One Arena in downtown Washington DC.

How long will Trump's inauguration rally be?

Nobody is quite sure about the length of Trump's inauguration rally. His events like this do tend to go on for a long time though!

Who else is appearing at Trump's inauguration rally

There a number of famous speakers and performer set to appear at the rally. They include Hulk Hogan and media Megyn Kelly, with performances from Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus and Village People, whose song YMCA became a campaign anthem.

Charlotte Henry
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Charlotte Henry is a journalist who has covered all things tech and media for a number of years for various publications. She reported in-depth as tech companies became media companies and vice versa. In her newsletter, The Addition, she focuses on the ever-changing streaming ecosystem as the likes of Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ fight for supremacy. Charlotte is also a close follower of sport (she’s a Spurs fan…) watching everything from Premier League football to Major League Baseball. Charlotte’s first book “Not Buying It: The Facts Behind Fake News” was published in 2019. Away from work, she can often be found at heavy metal concerts and festivals.

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