President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are scheduled to participate in the first presidential debate of the general election on Thursday night, June 27. CNN recorded the discussion at its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, where the two leaders will engage in live talks in front of a studio audience. Here are some essential viewing suggestions for those eagerly anticipating the upcoming contest, including how to watch the Biden vs Trump debate on your smartphone.

Debate Details and Broadcast Information

The debate will happen at 9:00 p. m. , Eastern Time, and it will be presided over by two CNN anchors, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

Tapper and Bash were previously admired for their work on CNN's "State of the Union," and they have all the experience necessary to showcase it on the debate stage. Coming after October 2020, this BidenTrump debate has to be the most awaited event by all the political enthusiasts and critics as well.

CNN is expected to be the major host of the debate with the availability of the live stream on CNN. com and its channel on the said site. The debate will also be being aired on other major networks such as NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC simultaneously. Nevertheless, only CNN will be allowed to give the commentary and analysis during the ad intervals as envisioned in the simulcasting deal.

Watching the Debate in the United States

There are multiple options for Americans to watch the discussion live:

• Cable and Satellite TV: Set your TV to CNN at 9:00 p.m. ET.
• Online Streaming: To watch a free live broadcast, go to CNN.com or the CNN YouTube channel.
• Streaming Services: CNN's live stream can be accessed with a subscription to services like Max or Sling TV. While Sling TV offers a package that includes CNN and over 30 additional channels for $40 per month, with the first month half price, Max memberships start at $9.99 per month.

The live TV bundle Fubo provides an option for people who would rather watch the debate on networks like NBC, FOX, CBS, or ABC. CNN is not included in Fubo's free one-week trial, which costs $79.99 a month for new subscribers.

Watching the Debate in the United Kingdom

In the UK, viewers can watch the debate on CNN Live, with subscriptions starting at £1.99 per month. The debate will also be available on CNN International through Sky, with prices varying by plan. Note that the debate will air at 2 a.m. BST on Friday due to the time difference.

As of now, the debate does not appear in the free-to-air BBC News or Sky News listings for TV or live streaming. Despite the early hour, interest remains high given the significance of the event and the proximity of the UK's own election cycle.

Watching the Debate in Canada

Canadian viewers can catch the debate on CBC News Network and CTV News Channel, both of which will show the CNN feed. These channels are available for live streaming through CBC Gem and CTV accounts, and many Canadian cable packages include CNN.

Watching from Anywhere with VPNs

If viewers are encountering geo-blocking issues or are not in one of the above-mentioned regions, using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can be a helpful workaround. You can change your device's virtual location and see live streams as if you were someplace else by using a VPN. Reputable for its dependability and user-friendliness, ExpressVPN is highly recommended and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

To use a VPN:

1. Choose and Set Up a VPN Service: One well-liked option is ExpressVPN.
2. Link up with the U.S. Server: Launch the VPN application and choose a US-based server.
3. To access the live stream of the discussion, go to CNN.com or the CNN YouTube channel.

There will be two commercial breaks during the debate's 90-minute duration. With so many viewing options, people may easily follow this important political event from anywhere in the world. The next presidential debate, which will be sponsored by ABC on September 10, is planned. This summer, there will also likely be a vice presidential debate.