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After two years of debates, primaries, and polls, the 2020 Democratic National Convention is finally here. This year’s event will feature a slew of speeches and musical performances from stars across the country, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the bulk of the 2020 DNC convention will take place virtually. Maybe Joe Biden’s staff can set up a balloon drop in his home office?

Despite the unprecedented circumstances, political junkies everywhere should be sure to tune in to the four-night event. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2020 DNC schedule, streaming information, speakers list, and more!

WHEN IS THE DNC NATIONAL CONVENTION?

The 2020 DNC begins tonight, Monday, August 17, and runs through Thursday, August 20. Caucus and council meetings will take place during each day, followed by a large convention program each evening.

WHAT TIME DOES THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION START TONIGHT?

The official DNC convention program begins tonight at 9/8c. Speeches will run from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET every night, with each speaker allotted a different amount of time (more on that below).

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SPEECH SCHEDULE: AOC, BARACK OBAMA, KAMALA HARRIS, AND MORE

Each night, the 2020 DNC schedule will feature a variety of different speakers and performers, culminating in a speech from former Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Thursday night. The full DNC convention speakers schedule is available at the convention’s website, but check out some highlights below:

Monday, August 17 (9 – 11 p.m. ET)

Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Former First Lady Michelle Obama

Tuesday, August 18 (9 – 11 p.m. ET)

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Former President Bill Clinton
Dr. Jill Biden

Wednesday, August 19 (9 – 11 p.m. ET)

Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Performance by Billie Eilish
Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Sen. Kamala Harris
Former President Barack Obama

Thursday, August 20 (9 – 11 p.m. ET)

Sen. Cory Booker
Pete Buttigieg
Performance by The Chicks
Former Vice President Joe Biden

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris announcement — Photo: Getty Images

HOW TO WATCH THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION LIVE ONLINE

There are a variety of different ways to watch the 2020 DNC online. Viewers can access the 2020 Democratic National Convention live stream for free on the DNC’s website, via their Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube pages, or on Twitch.

Political junkies can also find a DNC live stream on their computers through Amazon Prime Video (search for “DNC”) or on Bing.

CAN I WATCH THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION ON TV?

Yes! The official 2020 DNC app is available for download on certain smart TVs and streaming devices, including Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV. Simply search for “Democratic National Convention” or “2020 DNC” in your device’s app store, download the app, and you’re good to go.

Amazon Prime Video customers can also watch the full 2020 Democratic National convention live by searching “DNC.”

DNC CONVENTION TV SCHEDULE

Those with cable can watch this year’s DNC via AT&T Uverse (Channel 212/1212 in SD/HD), AT&T DirecTV (Channel 201), Comcast Xfinity Flex (say “DNC” into your Xfinity Voice Remote), and Comcast X1 (say “DNC” into your Xfinity Voice Remote).

Additionally, major networks like CNN and MSNBC will be carrying the 2020 Democratic National Convention live. To find the exact channel in your area, head to your cable provider’s website.