![WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29: U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez delivers remarks during a public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission at the United States Treasury on June 29, 2016 in Washington, DC. The agenda focused on financial education and investment advice, as well as the intersection of financial education and legal aid. (Photo by Pete Marovich/Getty Images)](https://heavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/gettyimages-543552394.jpg?quality=65&strip=all&w=780)
U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez delivers remarks in June 2016. He’s one of the leading contenders for DNC Chair. (Getty)
Lead candidates for chair of the Democratic National Committee will have a debate on CNN tonight, just days before the election that’s scheduled for February 25. The debate begins at 10 p.m. Eastern. If you would like to watch the debate but are not near a TV, CNN will make it available for streaming. Here’s how to watch the debate tonight as it airs.
If You’re in the United States & Don’t Have a Cable or Satellite Log-In
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Users can watch CNN’s coverage live via Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee. Here’s how to sign up for a free 7-day trial:
1) Click here to go to the Sling website.
2) Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free.”
3) Create an account.
4) Select the channel package or packages you want. Make sure to include Sling Orange, which includes CNN.
5) Enter your payment information. Sling Orange costs $20 per month, but if you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged.
6) Download the app for your computer to start watching
Tablet or Other Streaming Devices
If you have a Sling TV subscription (read above to learn how to start a free trial), you can watch CNN’s coverage on tablets and other compatible devices via the Sling TV app.
CNNGo is available for Apple TV and Roku steaming devices. However, you need a cable or satellite account to access it.
If You Have a Cable or Satellite Log-In
The event will be live streamed on CNNgo, which is available online and on mobile devices.
You can access CNN’s free live stream of the debate at this link.
The live stream will start automatically. CNN did not say in its press release if you will need a cable connection to access the live stream or not, but it has offered previous presidential debates via its live stream for free, for people with or without cable.