First Presidential Debate

2024 Presidential Debate Schedule and Rules

First Presidential Debate

The first presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump will be held on June 27, 2024, at CNN's Atlanta studios. The venue will be closed to the public, and the debate will be broadcast live on CNN and other major news networks.

Debate Start Time

The debate will begin at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

TV Channel and Live Stream

The debate will be broadcast live on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and other major news networks. It will also be live-streamed on the websites of these networks.

How to Watch

To watch the debate, you can tune in to one of the major news networks that is broadcasting it, or you can live-stream it on the website of one of these networks.

Rule Changes

There will be several rule changes for the 2024 presidential debates, including:

• The debates will be closed to the public.
• The candidates will not be allowed to use props.
• The moderators will be more aggressive in enforcing the time limits.
• The candidates will be given more time to respond to questions.

These rule changes are designed to make the debates more substantive and focused on policy.