CNN’s live coverage of the 2026 midterm election results begins November 3 at 4 p.m. ET. Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper will co-host Election Night in America from Washington, D.C., joined by anchors including Kaitlan Collins and Dana Bash for analysis and commentary.
Viewers without Cable can watch CNN through live TV streaming services that carry the channel. DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling subscriptions also allow customers to sign in to CNN.com and access its livestreams without an additional charge.
DirecTV plans that include CNN start at $39.99 per month and come with a five-day free trial. Hulu + Live TV costs $99.99 per month, includes more than 95 live channels as well as Hulu’s on-demand library, ESPN and Disney+, and offers a three-day trial.
Sling includes CNN in its Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue packages, with plans starting at $45.99 per month. The article also lists MSNBC, Fox News and local channels among the news networks available through the services, though channel availability varies by provider.
DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV trials can provide temporary access to CNN without paying, provided subscribers cancel before the trial period ends. Sling is listed as a streaming option but no free trial is specified.
Sources: Rolling Stone.