The 2020 US Presidential Election truly kicks into gear on August 17 with the opening of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Like everything else in this crazy year, the 2020 DNC will be very different. No crowds of people. No balloon drops. It’s all going to be virtual in a socially-distanced sort of way.
If you want to watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention without a crowd, you can stream it on Philo, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, CBS All Access, Amazon Prime Video, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV and another nine options directly from the DNC organizers. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.
Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Philo
Philo became the most affordable streaming service by refusing to carry expensive channels broadcast networks, sports networks and cable news networks. While that would seem to rule out Philo for watching the 2020 Democratic National Convention, you still get options.
Philo Pricing and Packages
Philo’s only subscription plan costs $20 per month includes nearly sixty channels, most of them focused on reality, entertainment and lifestyle programming.
| 64 Channels 7-day free trial $25.00/ month | 60+ channels Starz and Epix add-ons 3 simultaneous streams Unlimited DVR | Try Free |
You can add more entertainment content by subscribing to Epix or Starz.
Learn more about Philo’s plans and pricing here.
Philo Channels
Even though Philo doesn’t carry channels like Fox News or CNN, you will find coverage of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. BBC World News and Cheddar will provide coverage and analysis throughout the week.
You can learn even more about Philo’s channel lineup here.
Philo Supported Devices
Philo apps are widely available.
- Living room devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Televisions based on Fire TV, Android TV and Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Amazon Fire Tablets, Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: None.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.
You can learn more about Philo’s device support here.
Philo Simultaneous Streams
Philo caps simultaneous streaming at three devices.
Learn more about simultaneous streaming on Philo here.
Philo DVR
Although Philo’s cloud DVR has an unlimited recording capacity, it only keeps the recordings for thirty days. Your Philo account supports up to ten user profiles so your family doesn’t have to share DVR libraries, watch histories or recommendations.
You’ll find more details about Philo’s cloud DVR here.
Philo On-Demand Library
Philo’s content providers supply more than 30,000 hours of on-demand content to the streaming library.
Learn more about Philo’s on-demand library here.
Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on fuboTV
In addition to being nearly perfect for sports fans, news junkies will find plenty to like with fuboTV. With all of the news networks in this streaming service’s channel lineup, you can watch end-to-end convention coverage.
fuboTV Pricing and Packages
The Standard plan gives you almost all of the news channels in fuboTV’s lineup. Going with the Family plan upgrades the streaming service’s features. The Ultra plan’s benefits are more for sports and entertainment content — you get Showtime and the MLB Network, for example.
| Pro 7-day free trial $69.99/ month | 138 channels 10 simultaneous streams 1,000 hours of DVR space | TRY FREE |
| Elite 7-day free trial $79.99/ month | 202 channels 54 more channels with fubo Extra 12 more channels with fubo News Plus 10 simultaneous streams 1,000 hours of DVR space | TRY FREE |
| Latino Monthly $8 off for the first month $33/ month | 45 channels 2 simultaneous streams 250 hours of DVR space | SIGN UP |
| Ultimate 7-day free trial $99.99/ month | 240 channels 54 more channels with fubo Extra 12 more channels with fubo News Plus Showtime Live and On Demand Sports Plus with NFL Redzone 10 simultaneous streams 1,000 hours of DVR space | TRY FREE |
All of the plans can be tailored with additional content by subscribing to channel add-ons. Many of these provide access to international channels that carry soccer.
Learn more about fuboTV’s pricing and packages here.
fuboTV Channels
Almost all of the major, and minor, cable news networks are part of fuboTV’s lineup including Fox News, Fox Business, CNBC, MSNBC, CBSN, ABC News Live and Cheddar. The big exception is CNN which left fuboTV’s lineup in 2020.
Learn more about fuboTV’s channel lineup here.
fuboTV Local Channels & Regional Sports Networks
In addition to the cable news coverage, you can watch convention reports from the national broadcast networks. Availability of local ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, Telemundo and Univision stations will vary from market to market.
Despite being sports-focused, very few fuboTV customers can watch their regional sports networks.
Learn more about fuboTV’s local channels here.
fuboTV Supported Devices
The fuboTV app is in most app stores.
- Living room devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Samsung televisions as well as devices based on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome, Explorer, Safari.
You can learn more about fuboTV’s device support here.
fuboTV Simultaneous Streams
Only two devices can use fuboTV at the same time with the Standard plan. The other two plans support three simultaneous streams.
You can learn more about fuboTV’s simultaneous streams here.
fuboTV DVR
You can only record thirty hours of programming under the Standard plan. Paying for the Family or Ultra plans lets you record up to three hundred hours of content.
Learn more about fuboTV’s DVR feature here.
fuboTV On-Demand Library
Every channel contributes some on-demand content to fuboTV’s library.
Learn more about fuboTV’s on-demand library here.
Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Hulu with Live TV
One of the most popular cable-replacement services, Hulu with Live TV offers a balanced mix of basic cable and broadcast channels. You also get access to Hulu’s impressive catalog of on-demand content.
Hulu with Live TV Pricing and Packages
A standard Hulu with Live TV subscription gives you a lineup of nearly seventy channels. An entertainment-focused expansion package adds eleven more channels. Spanish-speaking households might consider adding seven Spanish-language channels.
| Hulu + Live TV No Hassle TV $69.99/ month | 75+ Live TV Channels 2 simultaneous streams Unlimited DVR Disney+ and ESPN+ Included | SIGN UP |
| Hulu + Live TV No Ads $79.99/ month | 75+ Live TV Channels 2 simultaneous streams Unlimited DVR Disney+ and ESPN+ Included | SIGN UP |
Learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s pricing and packages here.
Hulu with Live TV Channels
All of the cable news networks are part of the lineup: ABC News Live, CBS News, Cheddar, CNBC, CNN, CNN International, Fox Business, Fox News and MSNBC. The rest of the basic cable lineup includes all of the most popular lifestyle, entertainment and kids channels.
Learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s channel lineup here.
Hulu with Live TV Local Channels & Regional Sports Networks
Most people will be able to watch their local ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and Telemundo stations for coverage of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s local channels here.
Hulu with Live TV Supported Devices
The Hulu app supports both the on-demand and live TV services on these platforms:
- Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Echo Show and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Certain Samsung, LG and Vizio televisions as well as some devices based on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV or Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Amazon Fire Tablets, Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation4, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.
For more information about Hulu with TV’s device support, click here.
Hulu with Live TV Simultaneous Streams
Hulu limits simultaneous streaming to two devices unless you pay an extra monthly fee. But that money lets your family use as many devices as your home network can handle — plus another three mobile devices.
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s simultaneous streaming, click here.
Hulu with Live TV DVR
The standard cloud DVR’s fifty-hour capacity is a little limited for families. Another upgrade option increases it to two hundred hours and lets you skip through recorded commercials.
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s cloud DVR, click here.
Hulu with Live TV On-Demand Library
On-demand is Hulu’s strength. You get full access to Hulu’s on-demand catalog when you subscribe to its live TV service.
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s on-demand library, click here.
Before we continue, we want to highlight a particularly relevant stream for news, sports, and entertainment. Sling TV is one of the best options for streaming with a rich catalogue of 50+ live channels and 50k+ on-demand movies and episodes.
Try Sling TV today.
Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Sling TV
Although Sling TV started out as a cable-replacement service, it’s now more of a supplement to regular over-the-air broadcast TV. Like Philo, you get a good lineup of basic cable channels for a low price. But Sling TV offers many of the cable news channels as well as sports channels.
Sling TV Pricing and Packages
There’s quite a bit of overlap between Sling Orange and Sling Blue, but getting the combo plan will make sense for most households.
| Sling Orange Great Value $40.00/ month | 30+ channels ESPN New subscriber special 1 simultaneous stream | Try Sling |
| Sling Blue Great Value$40.00/ month | 40+ channels Fox, NBC, CNN, MSNBC New subscriber special 3 simultaneous streams | Try Sling |
| Sling Orange + Blue Best Value $55.00/ month | 45+ channels ESPN New subscriber special 4* simultaneous streams | Try Sling |
You also get a lot of customization options with Sling TV. Expansion packs let you add entertainment channels, sports channels and more.
Learn more about Sling TV’s pricing and packages here.
Sling TV Channels
In general, Sling Orange focuses on Disney-owned channels like ESPN and Disney XD. Sling Blue focuses on channels owned by NBC and Fox.
Both Sling Orange and Sling Blue will have convention coverage from Bloomberg, CNN, Cheddar and Newsy. Sling Blue adds Fox News and MSNBC. The news-focused expansion pack gives you ten more channels including BBC World News and Euronews.
Learn more about Sling TV’s channel lineup here.
Sling TV Local Channels & Regional Sports Networks
Sling TV only streams local NBC or Fox stations in a handful of markets. Its regional sports coverage is just as meager.
Learn more about Sling TV’s support for local channels here.
Sling TV Supported Devices
Many streaming platforms have the Sling TV app.
- Living room devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Facebook Portal, Roku and Tivo Stream.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Models based on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Also, certain models from LG and Samsung.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Amazon Fire tablets, Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: Xbox One and Oculus Go.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome and Edge.
For more information about Sling TV device support, click here.
Sling TV Simultaneous Streams
Only one device at a time can access Sling Orange’s channel lineup. Three devices can use Sling Blue simultaneously. Even with the combo plan, those rules apply. So you can’t have an ESPN stream running at the same time as a Disney Channel stream.
Learn more about Sling TV’s simultaneous streaming here.
Sling TV DVR
With only ten hours of recording capacity, you’ll want to upgrade Sling TV’s cloud DVR. However, the upgrade only adds another forty hours.
Learn more about Sling TV’s DVR here.
Sling TV On-Demand Library
As with other streaming services, you’ll find a limited selection of on-demand content from each of the channels.
Learn more about Sling TV’s on-demand library here.
Before we continue, we want to highlight a particularly relevant stream for news, sports, and entertainment. Sling TV is one of the best options for streaming with a rich catalogue of 50+ live channels and 50k+ on-demand movies and episodes.
Try Sling TV today.
Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on CBS All Access
Despite its advertising, CBS All Access is more than a Star Trek-focused on-demand service. You’ll find live streams from all of CBS’ cable and broadcast channels.
CBS All Access Pricing and Packages
The standard subscription is already a good deal if you like CBS content. Paying a little more will remove ads from the on-demand programming.
| Essential - With Commercials 7-Day Free Trial $4.99/ month | 40K+ episodes on-demand Paramount+ Originals Watch CBS & CBSN live 3 Simultaneous streams | TRY FREE |
| Paramount+ Bundle 7-Day Free Trial $11.99/ month | 40K+ episodes on-demand Paramount+ Showtime Watch CBS & CBSN live 3 simultaneous streams No commercials | TRY FREE |
Learn more about CBS All Access pricing here.
CBS All Access Channels
CBSN, the Tiffany network’s cable news channel, streams live through the CBS All Access app.
CBS All Access Local Channels & Regional Sports Networks
If you prefer to watch your local CBS station for convention coverage, you can do that too.
CBS All Access Supported Devices
The CBS app is available on these platforms:
- Living room devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Some LG, Samsung and Vizio televisions plus devices based on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android, iOS and Windows 10.
- Game consoles: PlayStation 4.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.
You can learn more about CBS All Access device support here.
CBS All Access Simultaneous Streams
Three devices can stream CBS All Access simultaneously.
Learn more about CBS All Access simultaneous streams here.
CBS All Access DVR
You can’t record the live programming.
Learn more about CBS All Access’ DVR feature here.
CBS All Access On-Demand Library
Although it has live streams, the real attraction of CBS All Access is the six decades worth of TV content CBS has produced. And Star Trek.
Learn more about CBS All Access’ on-demand library here.
Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Amazon Prime Video
Almost everyone gets Amazon Prime for the free shipping, but you also get free access to Amazon Prime Video’s on-demand content. The streaming service will have a special live stream of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Amazon Prime Video Pricing and Packages
You don’t have to pay anything extra for Amazon Prime Video. It’s already included with your Prime membership.
| Amazon Prime Video 30-Day Free Trial $8.99 / month | 100+ Channels Award-winning content 2 simultaneous stream | SIGN UP |
Learn more about Amazon Prime Video pricing here.
Amazon Prime Video Content
Just search for “DNC” in the Amazon Prime Video app and you’ll see an option to watch the convention’s live stream.
Amazon’s on-demand catalog is one of the most comprehensive in the streaming business. Even if the movie or TV show you want to watch isn’t included in the free Prime Video library, you can probably rent or buy it from Amazon.
For more about Amazon Prime Video’s content click here.
Amazon Prime Video Supported Devices
Here are the platforms with the Amazon Prime Video app:
- Living room devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Select televisions from Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, Hisense, LG, Vizio, Skyworth, Sharp, Philips, Haier, Changhong and Vestel. Devices based on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS
- Game consoles: Microsoft Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
- Desktop browsers: most major browsers.
You can learn more about Amazon Prime Video device support here.
Amazon Prime Video Simultaneous Streams
You can only have three simultaneous streams running.
Learn more about Amazon Prime Video simultaneous streams here.
Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on AT&T TV Now
AT&T TV Now offers the largest channel lineups and better features compared to other cable-replacement services. However, it is also the priciest option.
AT&T TV Now Pricing and Packages
In addition to the two featured plans, you can subscribe to the Entertainment (65 channels, $93/month), Choice (85 channels, $110/month), Xtra (105 channels, $124/month) or Ultimate (125 channels, $135/month) plans. There’s also a Spanish-language plan, Optimo Más, that has 90 channels for $86/month.
| Entertainment The Essentials $69.99/ month | 75+ channels Unlimited streams at home Unlimited cloud DVR space | SIGN UP |
| Choice Must-Have Sports $89.99/ month | 105+ channels Unlimited streams at home Unlimited cloud DVR space Regional sports networks | SIGN UP |
| Ultimate Sports, News, Movies $104.99/ month | 140+ channels Unlimited streams at home Unlimited cloud DVR space Regional sports networks | SIGN UP |
| Premier Maximum TV $149.99/ month | 150+ channels All you can watch Regional sports networks HBO Max, Showtime and Starz Included | SIGN UP |
Some of the plans may include access to HBO Max. You can add that premium service as well as Cinemax, Starz, Epix and Showtime.
Learn more about AT&T TV Now’s pricing and packages here.
AT&T TV Now Channels
Which news channels you get will depend on the subscription plan. BBC World News, Bloomberg, C-Span, Cheddar, CNBC, CNBC World, CNN, CNNe, Fox Business, Fox News, HLN and MSNBC are available.
Learn more about AT&T TV Now’s channel lineup here.
AT&T TV Now Local Channels & Regional Sports Networks
AT&T TV Now also does a good job of supporting local channels and regional sports networks.
Learn more about AT&T TV Now’s local channels here.
AT&T TV Now Supported Devices
The AT&T TV Now is available on these streaming platforms:
- Living room devices: Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Samsung televisions as well as devices based on Amazon Fire TV and Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: None.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome and Safari.
You can learn more about AT&T TV Now’s device support here.
AT&T TV Now Simultaneous Streams
Every subscription plan lets you use three devices at once.
Learn more about simultaneous streaming on AT&T TV Now here.
AT&T TV Now DVR
Each plan also lets you record five hundred hours of content and keep them on file for up to ninety days.
Learn more about AT&T TV Now’s DVR feature here.
AT&T TV Now On-Demand Library
AT&T’s on-demand library relies on content from each channel.
Learn more about AT&T TV Now’s on-demand library here.
Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on YouTube TV
No matter where you live, you’ll be able to watch your local network affiliate’s coverage of the convention on YouTube TV. Unlike other streaming services, you can also watch your local public TV station’s live stream.
YouTube TV Pricing and Packages
For $65 per month, YouTube TV delivers more than eighty-five channels plus an à-la-carte menu of premium channels.
Learn more about YouTube TV’s pricing here.
YouTube TV Channels
ABC News, BBC World News, CNBC, CNBC World, CNN, Cheddar, Fox Business, Fox News, HLN, MSNBC and Newsy are all part of YouTube TV’s cable news lineup. The rest of the channels offer a complete package of entertainment, lifestyle and sports content.
Learn more about YouTube TV’s channel lineup here.
YouTube TV Local Channels & Regional Sports Networks
No matter where you live the livestream from your local ABC, CBS, CW, Fox, NBC and Telemundo stations are part of your subscription. You can also watch PBS News Hour’s convention coverage from your local public television station.
Learn more about YouTube TV’s local channels here.
YouTube TV Supported Devices
These streaming platforms carry the YouTube TV app:
- Living room devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Certain models from HiSense, LG, Samsung, Sharp and Vizio as well as televisions based on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Amazon Fire Tablets, Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome.
Learn more about YouTube TV’s device support here.
YouTube TV Simultaneous Streams
YouTube TV limits simultaneous streaming to three devices.
Learn more about simultaneous streaming on YouTube TV here.
YouTube TV DVR
The cloud DVR has unlimited capacity and will keep your recordings for up to nine months. With six user profiles per account, everyone in your family can have their own DVR library, watch history and recommendations.
Learn more about YouTube TV’s cloud DVR features here.
YouTube TV On-Demand Library
In addition to the standard fare from each channel, YouTube TV lets you watch select user-generated content from YouTube. You can also watch ad-supported free movies.
Learn more about YouTube TV’s on-demand library here.
How to Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch the CNBC live stream on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: Philo, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, CBS All Access, Amazon Prime Video, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV and the DNC.
How to Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Roku
You can watch the CNBC live stream on Roku with one of these streaming services: Philo, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, CBS All Access, Amazon Prime Video, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV and the DNC.
How to Watch the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Apple TV
You can watch the CNBC live stream on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: Philo, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, CBS All Access, Amazon Prime Video, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV and the DNC.
Stream the 2020 Democratic National Convention from the DNC
If you don’t want to listen to the talking heads analyze every speech at the convention, you can watch the Democratic National Committee’s own live stream. The convention runs from August 17 through August 20. The main speeches and videos people will be watching will stream between 9 pm and 11 pm Eastern Time. At 10 pm August 20, Joe Biden will deliver his acceptance speech.
Stream on computers, mobile devices and tablets:
- DemConvention.com
- YouTube
- Twitch
- Bing
Stream on your television:
- Apple TV
- Roku TV
- Amazon Fire TV
Chris Casper is a former tech industry product manager who escaped from California for New Mexico. Now he writes about science and tech while searching for the perfect green chile sauce.
