One of the most crucial political showdowns in modern history will take place for Australian viewers on Wednesday, when the US Presidential Debate kicks off at 10:55 am across Nine, 10, ABC and SBS.
The first televised debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will see the two candidates face off on issues that shape America and have far-reaching implications for the entire world, including Australia.
David Muir and Linsey Davis will moderate the debate, which will be held at the National Constitution Centre in Philadelphia.
Debate rules
• Running time: 90 minutes, with two ad breaks.
• Speakers will have two minutes to answer each question, with a two-minute rebuttal, and an extra minute for a follow-up, clarification or response.
• No audience will be present.
• Microphones will be muted except when candidates are asked to speak.
• No opening statements, candidates will be asked to give two-minute closing statements.
Nine’s coverage
While Nine will be using ABC News’ US broadcast, Wednesday, 6 November will see the channel broadcast the US Presidential Election with the hosting team of Karl Stefanovic and Liz Hayes. Political editor Charles Croucher will join them, crunching the numbers as they come in, along with US political analysts providing up-to-the-minute results.
Nine’s US correspondents Jonathan Kearsley, Alison Plotrowski, and Lauren Tomasi, together with 60 Minutes’ Amelia Adams, will report live from key battleground states. Nine have also confirmed a partnership with CNN, with reporters to be stationed at both Democrat and Republican headquarters.
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Seven’s coverage
Angela Cox will anchor live coverage from 10.55am AEST on Channel 7 and 7plus, while 7NEWS US Bureau Chief David Woiwod will provide critical analysis throughout the debate from Philadelphia.
10’s coverage
10 will feature debate insight from its US affiliate, CBS News, who are both owned by Paramount Global. 10 News First national affairs editor Hugh Riminton, political editor Ashleigh Raper and news presenter Narelda Jacobs will also be on hand to dissect the debate.
ABC and SBS
The debate will also be available on the (Australian) ABC News Channel, ABC’s YouTube and ABC iview.
After Kamala Harris faces off with Donald Trump on the debate stage in the ABC News Presidential Debate in Philadelphia ABC News channel will carry analysis with Jeremy Fernandez, Julia Baird and guests.
The ABC has a clash with a Canberra Press Club event from 12.30pm which will be carried on the primary ABC channel.
Coverage will be available on SBS and SBS On Demand, and the broadcast will be streamed free on the platform for a week after the event.
Cable news coverage
Foxtel channels carrying the debate include Sky News Australia, Fox News, Sky News (UK), CNN and MSNBC.
America’s ABC will also stream the debate on its website and YouTube channel.
The Harris v Trump US Presidential Debate 2024 will be live from 10:55 am AEST on Wednesday, 11 September.