You can stream the 2026 State of the Union in several places, both for free and via live TV streaming services.

Free livestream options

These are the easiest ways to watch online without paying or logging in with cable:

  • PBS NewsHour YouTube channel – Carrying a full live feed of President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union, including a direct floor feed.
  • Associated Press YouTube channel – Streaming the full address plus the Democratic response from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
  • CBN News YouTube channel – Running live coverage of the 2026 State of the Union as a news special.
  • C‑SPAN / YouTube – AARP notes that C‑SPAN and YouTube will have free livestreams of the speech.
  • PBS website / PBS app – PBS NewsHour is providing live coverage that you can stream on their site and via the PBS app.

An example: if you just want to click and watch in a browser, going to PBS NewsHour’s YouTube channel around 9 p.m. Eastern will give you the full live address.

Official and news outlets

  • Major news networks on TV – AARP reports that “most major news networks” will air the address live at 9 p.m. Eastern from the House chamber.
  • YouTube channels of TV news orgs – Outlets like CBS, PBS, AP, and others typically simulcast their TV coverage as a livestream on YouTube; there are already 2026 feeds scheduled or running for tonight.

The 2026 address is scheduled for 9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Feb. 24 , from the House chamber in the U.S. Capitol.

Streaming TV services (with trial or subscription)

If you prefer to watch through a live TV package that includes ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, or cable news channels, you can:

  • Use services that carry the big broadcast networks and news channels, such as those that advertise State of the Union access via live TV packages.
  • Some, like Fubo or YouTube TV, highlight that you can watch “State of the Union” as a live event through their channel lineups (usually via ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, or cable news).

Simple checklist

To quickly tune in:

  1. At about 9 p.m. Eastern , open YouTube.
  1. Search for “Trump 2026 State of the Union PBS NewsHour” or “AP 2026 State of the Union” and pick a verified news channel feed.
  1. If you prefer a TV-style experience, open your live TV streaming app and go to any major news or broadcast network at that time.

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