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How to watch President Trump deliver State of the Union address

How to watch President Trump deliver State of the Union address

The speech is expected to cover topics like immigration, trade policy, and more.

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David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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President Donald J. Trump will address both houses of Congress — and the American people — on Tuesday night as he delivers the 2026 State of the Union address. The speech will begin at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and will be carried by all major broadcast and cable news networks, including CNN, Fox News, and MS NOW. The address will cover a range of topics that will be important for voters to gain perspective on ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and we recommend audiences stream it with a subscription to Sling TV.

How to watch the 2026 State of the Union address

Everything you need to know about the 2026 State of the Union

What time is the 2026 State of the Union?

The 2026 State of the Union will begin at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 on all major news networks. Immediately following the speech, ABC will present the Democratic response.

Why do we recommend watching the 2026 State of the Union address on Sling TV?

Sling TV offers audiences a great variety of options to watch the 2026 State of the Union on cable news networks. Audiences who want to watch on CNN can enjoy one day of access to the Sling Orange package for just $5, three days for $10, or a week for $15 with Sling’s Passes.

Customers who would prefer to see the speech on Fox News can watch with the Sling Select plan, which starts at just $20 per month for 10+ popular channels. Finally, CNN, Fox News, and MS NOW are all included in the Sling Blue plan, which starts at $46 per month.

Watch the State of the Union your way with Sling TV, and pay far less than you’d have to shell out for bigger, more expensive packages from other distributors.

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Sling TV is The Streamable’s choice for cord-cutters on a budget. Sling is a live TV streaming service with multiple channel packages. The $45.99/month Sling Orange plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $45.99/month Sling Blue plan offers about 40 channels, including ABC, Fox, and NBC in major markets.

You can combine Orange+Blue for a total of $60.99 / month. Sling also offers many channel add-on packages starting at $6/month.

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Can you watch the 2026 State of the Union address for free?

There are indeed streaming services that include channels that are carrying the 2026 State of the Union, which offer free trials to new subscribers.

DIRECTV’s Signature channel plans start at $90 per month, or viewers can sign up for its MyNews Genre Pack for $40 per month. Either choice comes with a five-day free trial for new subscribers.

Fubo’s Pro plan starts at just $49 for a new customer’s first month, after a free trial that can last between one and seven days, depending on variables such as what time of month a viewer subscribes.

Hulu + Live TV has the same three-day free trial for all new subscribers, after which plans including the Disney Bundle cost $90 per month.

YouTube TV’s free trial can stretch between two and 21 days, depending on promotions and other factors. After the trial, YouTube TV costs $83 per month.

What are all the services you can use to watch the 2026 State of the Union address?

The 2026 State of the Union address can be streamed on a variety of channels, and fans can choose their favorite with subscriptions to DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV. Of these options, we recommend Sling TV for the reasons we talked about above.

Viewers can also stream the speech on Fox channels with a subscription to Fox One starting at $20 per month, Paramount+ Premium (via live CBS stream) for $14 per month, Peacock Premium Plus (via live NBC stream) for $17 per month, or Disney+ (via ABC live stream) starting at $12 per month.

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David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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