How to watch, live stream the first Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee on Fox News

Candidates are gearing up for the first Republican primary presidential debate Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Trying to tune in? Here's what you need to know:

What time is the debate?

The debate will take place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel Phillips Ave.

Fiserv Forum will also be the location for the Republican nominating process during the national convention on July 15-18, 2024.

Where can I watch the debate?

Viewers can watch the debate broadcast on the Fox News Channel and simulcast on Fox Business Network. It will also be streamed on FOXNews.com and on the streaming service Fox Nation and through Fox News Audio.

The debate can also be for free streamed on Rumble on Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android, Apple or on any computer.

Which Republicans will be at the debate in Milwaukee? Is Donald Trump coming?

To participate in the debate, candidates need to tally at least 40,000 individual donors to qualify. They also have to meet a polling threshold, receiving at least 1% of support in three national polls or 1% of support in two national polls and two early-voting state polls.

Eight candidates will participate in the first Republican presidential debate. Former President Donald Trump is not attending the debate.

  • Ron DeSantis

  • Vivek Ramaswamy

  • Nikki Haley

  • Tim Scott

  • Chris Christie

  • Mike Pence

  • Asa Hutchinson

  • Doug Burgum

Who is moderating the debate?

Fox anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum will co-moderate the debate.

Lawrence Andrea contributed to this report.

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