The first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump is Thursday evening. It is the first time since 2020 that the two have met on a debate stage.
Here’s what you need to know about tuning into the debate:
When is the presidential debate between Biden and Trump?
The debate starts at 8:00 PM CT.
On which channel will the presidential debate between Biden and Trump take place?
There are a few options. The debate is hosted by CNN and will be broadcast live on CNN, CNN International, CNN en Español and CNN Max.
You can also find the debate on other channels. In the Milwaukee area, local stations broadcasting the debate include TMJ4, Fox6, WISN12, CBS58 and PBS Wisconsin. You can also livestream it on the Journal Sentinel YouTube page or watch it in this story.
Can you watch the presidential debate between Biden and Trump online?
CNN says those without a cable subscription can watch a livestream of the debate on CNN.com.
USA TODAY will also show a livestream of the debate on YouTube.
What is the format of the presidential debate between Biden and Trump?
There are some new rules for the debate, which both candidates have accepted. Unlike previous debates, there will be no live audience.
The debate will last 90 minutes with two commercial breaks, during which campaign staffers cannot interact with the candidates, per CNN rules.
Biden and Trump’s microphones will be muted during the debate unless it is their turn to speak. No notes or props are allowed on stage.
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not meet the criteria to be eligible for the debate, although he contested his exclusion. Green Party candidate Jill Stein also filed a complaint about her exclusion.
When is the next presidential debate between Biden and Trump?
Trump and Biden have agreed to two presidential debates, with the second scheduled for September 10. ABC will host that debate, although details have not yet been announced.
Are there debates coming up in Wisconsin?
The candidates running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde — have agreed to debate on Oct. 18. Hovde urges Baldwin to agree to more debates.
USA TODAY contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Biden-Trump presidential debate channel tonight in Milwaukee; Time, television
