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With Election Day 2025, voters from across the country are heading to the polls to cast their ballots for a better and brighter tomorrow.
Most polls close at 9 p.m. local time (or earlier), so results will come pouring in for the count afterwards. Although we may not know the results for a few days, there are some results we’ll know as early as Tuesday evening, Nov. 4.
At a Glance: How to Watch Election Day 2025 Results Online
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 4 starting around 9 p.m. PT/ET
- Channel: NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NewsNation
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Ahead, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up where to watch live coverage of the 2025 election online, including where to watch the victory and concessions speeches online with and without cable.
Where to Watch 2025 Election Day Results Online
Most major news channels are covering the victory and concession speeches, while networks like NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NewsNation and many other local and national networks, are available to stream online with a subscription to DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling and other cable providers.
How to Watch 2025 Election Day Results Online Without Cable
Cord-cutters can stream election coverage for free with free trials of select cable TV streaming services, including DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. Read on below for more options and details on the best cable streaming deals right now.
DirecTV
You can watch Election Day results for free with a five-day free trial to DirecTV. All the cable alternative’s packages offer NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and NewsNation, while the streamer’s entry-level Entertainment package comes with more than 90 channels, such as ESPN, ESPN2, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and others. Plans start at $49.99 for the first month ($84.99 per month afterward); get the free trial here.
Fubo
Watch Election Day results on NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and NewsNation, along with more than 240 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $54.99 for your first month of service ($84.99 per month afterward with Fubo’s current deals). The online TV streaming service offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can watch online for free.
Hulu + Live TV
To livestream Election Day results online on NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and NewsNation, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option with plans starting at $64.99 for the first three months of service ($82.99 per month afterward). The streaming service has access to more than 95 live channels — including BET, Food Network, HGTV, MTV, FX and others. It also comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.
Sling
Sling TV is one of the most afforable options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch Election Day results on NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. The Sling Orange + Blue plan also includes ESPN, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, TNT, TBS, Bravo, FreeForm, QVC and much more.
Please note: Pricing and channel availability depend on your location and TV market.
How to Watch 2025 Election Day Coverage Online With Cable
The 2025 Election Day results and coverage airs across NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NewsNation and local networks. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider — including streaming and traditional services such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
