The presidential election is here. Many of us will be walking to the polls and casting our votes throughout the day.
The evening will be spent glued to TVs and phones, watching as each state tallies votes and pundits share real-time updates. Across the country, Americans are betting on the Kalshi app, with many anxiously tracking their favorite prediction markets to see who’s forecasted to win each state until the very last minute.
If you are one of those people glued to the TV and waiting for every update or even just want to check in for a few minutes, here’s where to watch live election coverage.
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Fox News
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 6 p.m. ET
Pundits: Bret Baier (lead anchor), Martha MacCallum (lead anchor), Bill Hemmer, Sandra Smith, and Harris Faulkner.
Where to Watch: Fox News (check your local listings), stream on FoxNews.com, the Fox News app, or through any live TV streaming service.
CNN
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 4 p.m. ET
Pundits: Jake Tapper (lead anchor), Anderson Cooper (lead anchor), Dana Bash, Erin Burnett, and Audie Cornish.
Where to Watch: CNN (check your local listings), stream on CNN.com, the CNN app, Max, or through any live TV streaming service.
ABC
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Pundits: David Muir (lead anchor), Linsey Davis, Martha Raddatz, Jonathan Karl, and Mary Bruce
Where to Watch: ABC, ABC News Live (check your local listings), stream on ABCNews.go.com, Disney+, or through any live TV streaming service.
NBC
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Lester Holt (lead anchor), Savannah Guthrie (lead anchor), Kristen Welker, Hallie Jackson, and Tom Llamas.
Where to Watch: NBC, NBC News (check your local listings), stream on NBC.com, NBCNews.com, NBC News NOW, Peacock, or through any live TV streaming service.
CBS
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Norah O’Donnell (lead anchor), Margaret Brennan, John Dickerson, Gayle King, Cecilia Vega, and Robert Costa.
Where to Watch: CBS (check your local listings), stream on CBSNews.com, CBS News app, Paramount+, or through any live TV streaming service.
MSNBC
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 6 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Rachel Maddow (lead anchor), Nicolle Wallace, Ari Melber, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, and Alex Wagner.
Where to Watch: MSNBC (check your local listings), stream on NBC.com, MSNBC.com, Peacock, or through any live TV streaming service.
CNBC
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Carl Quintanilla (lead anchor), Jim Cramer, Sara Eisen, and Scott Wapner.
Where to Watch: CNBC (check your local listings), stream on NBC.com, CNBC.com, Peacock, or through any live TV streaming service.
Telemundo
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Julio Vaqueiro (lead anchor), Arantxa Loizaga (lead anchor), Vanessa Hauc, Johana Suárez, and Damià Bonmatí.
Where to Watch: Telemundo (check your local listings), stream on NBC.com, Telemundo app, Peacock, or through any live TV streaming service.
C-Span
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Greta Brawner, Peter Slen, Tammy Thueringer, Pedro Echevarria, and John McArdle (lead anchors).
Where to Watch: C-SPAN, C-SPAN Radio, CSPAN.org, the C-SPAN Now app, and on C-SPAN’s YouTube page
Peacock
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 6 p.m. ET.
After the success of its multiview feature during the Olympics, Peacock will be expanding to election coverage. You will be able to see three things at once – NBC News Now, “Kornacki Cam,” and election results/balance of power map.
Spectrum News
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Josh Robin (lead anchor), Ayana Harr (lead anchor), Cassie Semyon, Taylor Popielarz, and Alex Cohen.
Where to Watch: Spectrum News, C-SPAN2 (check your local listings), stream on Spectrum News+ or through any live TV streaming service.
Comedy Central
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Jon Stewart (lead anchor), Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta, and Desi Lydic
Where to Watch: Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount Network, TV Land, CMT, Pop and Logo (check local listings) or stream through any live TV streaming service.
Amazon Prime
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Brian Williams (lead anchor), Shepard Smith, James Carville, Mike Murphy, and Baratunde Thurston.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
CBC News
Time to watch: Coverage will begin at 8 p.m. ET.
Pundits: Adrienne Arsenault (lead anchor), Ian Hanomansing, Paul Hunter, and Rosemary Barton.
Where to Watch: Canada Only: CBC TV, CBC News Network, CBC Gem (check local listings), stream on the CBC News app, CBCNews.com, or through any live TV streaming service.
BBC
Time to watch: This will be overnight election coverage beginning at 6:40 pm ET.
Pundits: Caitríona Perry (lead anchor), Sumi Somaskanda (lead anchor), Katty Kay, Marianna Spring, and Christian Fraser.
Where to Watch: BBC News (check your local listing), stream on BBC.com, the BBC app, or through any live TV streaming service.
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With Election Day just around the corner, Americans everywhere are preparing for a night of live updates and pundit discussions. Whether you’re tuning in to traditional news channels, streaming online, or catching the latest commentary from popular streamers, there are countless ways to stay connected as results unfold. Grab your seat, choose your platform, and get ready for an election night we won’t forget.
