You can watch the 2026 State of the Union live on all the major TV news networks, multiple free livestreams, and various streaming-TV services.

When it’s on

  • Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • Time: 9 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Pacific).
  • Location (for context): House chamber at the U.S. Capitol.

Watch on regular TV

Most major news and broadcast networks will carry it live:

  • ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX.
  • Cable news channels such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, etc. (these traditionally carry the address live as a major political event).

Just tune in around 9 p.m. Eastern and it should be on without needing anything special.

Free livestream options

You don’t need cable to watch; there are several free online options:

  • PBS NewsHour website and YouTube channel will stream Trump’s 2026 State of the Union live, with extended coverage before and after.
  • C‑SPAN and its website/app typically provide a direct floor feed and commentary-free coverage.
  • Many outlets mirror the speech live on:
    • YouTube (e.g., PBS NewsHour, Associated Press).
* Social platforms like X, Facebook, TikTok via PBS NewsHour and other news brands.

Streaming TV services

If you use live TV streaming platforms, you can watch via the major networks they carry:

  • YouTube TV: carries ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and many news channels that will show the address.
  • Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and similar services: also carry the main broadcast and cable news networks that will air it.

Search “State of the Union” or just go to any major news channel around start time.

Audio / radio options

If you’re on the move or prefer audio-only:

  • Local NPR stations and other news radio stations commonly simulcast the State of the Union live.

If you’re outside the U.S.

  • You can still watch via the same free livestreams on YouTube (PBS, AP, etc.).
  • Some guides recommend using a VPN if you want to access your usual U.S.-based streaming subscriptions from abroad, as long as that complies with their terms of service.

TL;DR: For the fastest answer to “where can I watch the State of the Union,” go to PBS NewsHour or the Associated Press on YouTube at 9 p.m. Eastern, turn on any major U.S. broadcast network, or use a live TV streaming service that carries those channels.

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