The first 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary debate takes place over two nights—June 26 and June 27—in Miami. Each night features ten Democratic hopefuls sharing their 2020 vision on a debate stage for the first time!
The debates begin at 9:00 PM ET both nights. Here’s how to watch with local Democrats or at home from your couch.
Watch with Us
RSVP to an official PA Democratic Watch Party to join elected officials and local Democrats for a night of food, organizing, and great conversation.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
w/ Eugene DePasquale and Sharif Street
7:30 PM at Best Western Premier
800 E Park Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17111
7:30 PM at Bourbon Barrel
1213 State St, Erie, PA 16501
w/ Lt. Governor John Fetterman
8:00 PM at Whiskey Rhythm
1198 Pennsylvania Ave, Monaca, PA 15061
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
w/ Representative Ryan Bizzarro
7:30 PM at Bourbon Barrel
1213 State St, Erie, PA 16501
All of the events are free to attend, and anyone excited to elect a Democratic president is welcome!
Watch with Other Democrats
If you don’t live near one of our official events, we encourage you to join one of the volunteer-led parties being hosted all over Pennsylvania! Visit mobilize.us/dnc to see all the local watch parties near you.
SEE LOCAL PARTIESHost a Watch Party
If you’d like to bring your community together on your own, you can click here to host your own Debate Watch Party. Our partners at the DNC have created tools and tips to help Dems like you throw a successful debate watch of your very own!
Watch Live from Home
You will be able to watch the debate on television, both nights, on NBC News, MSNBC, and Telemundo. It can also be live-streamed online for free via NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, and Telemundo’s digital platforms.
With this many candidates in the race, it’s important that all Democratic voters pay close attention to the debates. We need to be energized, organized, and informed well before our nominee is named in 2020!