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Donald Trump‘s 2026 State of the Union address, the first of his second term in office, will be take place on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. Since the speech will be broadcast live on most major networks and cable news channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, C-SPAN and PBS), it can also be livestreamed via TV streaming services that carry those networks, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial period), Fubo (with a five-day free trial period), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers will be boycotting Tuesday’s speech, instead joining the “People’s State of the Union” counter-rally on the National Mall.
At a Glance: How to Watch State of the Union 2026
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET
- Channels: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, C-SPAN, PBS
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV.
State of the Union 2026: Air Date and Time, Where to Watch Online
Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress during the 2026 State of the Union on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. The speech will be broadcast live on most major networks and cable news channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, C-SPAN and PBS.
Since select live TV streaming services are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the speech live at no cost. Both DirecTV and Fubo offer five-day free trial periods. Sign up for DirecTV’s trial here, and sign up for Fubo’s trial period here.
A growing number of Democrats have announced they will not be attending Tuesday’s address as a form of protest, instead joining the “People’s State of the Union” counter-rally. The Hollywood Reporter will provide new information as it comes in.