A vote going into a US ballot box for the 2024 US presidential election

How to watch US election news live from abroad

The 2024 US presidential race, featuring prominent candidates like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. No matter who emerges victorious, it’s sure to be a historic moment. If you’re outside the United States, you can still stay updated on election news live by using a VPN.

This guide explains when the next US presidential election will be, where to stream it live online, and how to watch it securely with Proton VPN.

When is the US election? 

The US election date is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. If you’re traveling abroad and want to stay updated on the election, you can use Proton VPN to access US news channels that broadcast live coverage.

How to watch US election news live with Proton VPN

  1. Visit Proton VPN and create an account. If you already have a free plan, consider upgrading to a paid plan for more servers.
  2. Install the app on your device, launch it, and sign in.
  3. Find the United States on the app’s map or the country list, and connect to a US server.
  4. Once connected, visit one of the following websites or use their apps to watch the US election live.

Where to watch US election updates live

All the major US news networks, including CNN, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News, will broadcast the election results live.

ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News Now allow you to start watching immediately without needing to create an account — you only have to connect to a US server with Proton VPN before accessing the live stream. However, to stream CNN or Fox News, you’ll need to sign in to an account through your TV provider.

Pluto TV is a free, ad-supported service that offers news channels like CNN, CBS News, and NBC News NOW. It doesn’t require email registration. You can watch Pluto TV with Proton VPN after connecting to a US server.

Alternatively, you can watch the election live through the following streaming services if you are a subscriber:

  • YouTube TV streams live news coverage from ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC.
  • Sling TV subscribers with the Sling Blue or Sling Orange & Blue service can stream local programming from FOX, NBC, and ABC.
  • Sports fans with a Fubo TV account can stream news networks like ABC, CBS, and NBC.
  • Peacock is NBC’s streaming service, and it lets you watch election news on NBC.
  • Paramount Plus subscribers can watch CBS News to get live election news updates.
  • With a Hulu + Live TV account, you can watch election news on ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, NBC, and other channels (a US credit card is required for registration).

Proton VPN’s fast, secure connections let you watch US election news

With Proton VPN, you can safely watch the US election unfold, no matter where you are. We provide more than 6,500 VPN servers in over 110 countries, including the United States.

You can watch live TV without buffering or interruptions thanks to our high-speed connections (up to 10 Gbps), our unique VPN Accelerator feature that improves speed by up to 400%, and the lightweight WireGuard protocol.

When you’re not counting votes, you can use our VPN for streaming and watch your favorite movies and TV shows on popular platforms like Netflix, Max, Disney+, or Amazon Prime Video.

Primarily owned by a nonprofit(new window), our mission is to build an internet where privacy is the standard for everyone. We have a strict no-logs policy that is backed up by strong Swiss privacy laws and we use strong encryption, DNS leak prevention, and a kill switch to keep you safe online. All Proton apps are open source(new window) and independently audited.

Sign up for a Proton VPN account to watch US election news live from anywhere.

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