How to watch the 2025 US presidential inauguration online
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The US Capitol building. Image source: Visit the Capitol government website. Last updated 7 hours ago. Last-minute changes to the location of the 47th presidential inauguration ceremony may have foiled plans by the public to watch the event in person, but here's how to catch the whole event as it's broadcast and streamed live.
Because of an unusually cold weather forecast for Monday, January 20th, the swearing-in ceremony of US President-Elect Donald Trump has been changed from the traditionally outdoor event at the US Capitol to inside the building. "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the country," Trump said in a statement about moving the event, "I don't want to see people hurt, or injured in any way.".
The inauguration ceremony will take place in the United States Capitol Rotunda at 12:00 pm Eastern, and all major US networks will be carrying the event live. USA Today, ABC, CNN, NBC and MSNBC, and Fox News have all announced their broadcast schedule for the ceremony and some associated events around the inauguration. Coverage will be available to view online through iPhone and iPad apps, websites accessible on Macs, and via news apps available on most smart TVs, as well as the Apple TV hardware.
The amount of time devoted to the various events surrounding the inauguration will vary by network. USA Today, for instance will offer live coverage throughout the day on its YouTube channel and website. CNN will begin coverage at midnight EST on January 20th, and continue covering related events up to or past 10pm EST. The coverage will stream live on CNN, CNN-connected TV and mobile apps, CNN.com, and on Max (formerly HBO Max) for subscribers.
