How to Stream Donald Trump’s Inauguration Online
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in Monday for his second term in the Oval Office and JD Vance will be sworn in as the 50th vice president of the United States.
The 60th Presidential Inauguration takes place on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. and features the theme, “Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise.” The ceremony was moved indoors due to cold weather.
At a Glance: How to Watch the 2025 Inauguration Online
Keep reading for more details on the major news networks’ coverage and how to watch the inauguration online with and without cable, including for free.
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The inauguration ceremony is on Monday, Jan. 20 and starts at approximately 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET. Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” with the Armed Forces Chorus and the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club and opera singer Christopher Maccio will sing “Oh America!” at the ceremony’s closing. Country singer Lee Greenwood is also expected to take the stage.
President-elect Trump and Vice president-elect Vance’s swearing-in ceremonies begin at around 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET and will be followed by the inaugural address. Supreme Court Chief John Roberts will administer the presidential oath of office to Trump and Justice Brett Kavanaugh will administer Vance’s oath.
The ceremony continues with the honorary departure of the outgoing president and vice president, followed by the signing ceremony, the inaugural luncheon and the pass in review (when the president and vice president review military troops during a dress parade).
The festivities end with the presidential parade at the Capital One arena at around 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET.
Cable subscribers can stream election coverage online on their TV, smartphone, tablet and other mobile devices by logging into each network’s website or app with their TV provider credentials, including streaming and traditional services such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
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All of the major news networks will offer special live coverage of Trump’s second presidential inauguration. Keep reading for details on major networks’ Inauguration Day plans. Note that some networks may require TV provider credentials or subscriptions to streaming services to watch live online, while others offer free livestream access.
