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Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, the first of his second term in office, will be delivered on Tuesday, February 24, at 6pm PT/9pm ET. Since the speech will be broadcast live on most major networks and news channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, C-SPAN, and PBS), it can also be streamed live on the streaming TV services that carry those networks, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are scheduled to boycott Tuesday’s speech and instead join the “People’s State of the Union” counter-demonstration on the National Mall.
At a glance: How to watch State of the Union 2026
- when: Tuesday, February 24, at 6pm PT/9pm 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: broadcast date and time, where to watch online
Trump is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress during the 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, at 6pm PT/9pm ET. The speech will be broadcast live on most major networks and news channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, C-SPAN and PBS.
Since some live TV services offer free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the speech live at no cost. Both DirecTV and Fubo offer five-day free trials. Sign up for a DirecTV trial here, and sign up for a Fubo trial here.
A growing number of Democrats announced they would not attend Tuesday’s speech as a form of protest, and instead would join the People’s State of the Union counter-rally. Hollywood Reporter We will provide new information as it becomes available.
