Donald Trump Inauguration Day: How to watch US, UK and across the globe

As Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for his second term as President of the United States on Monday, January 20, 2025, the world gears up to witness one of the most anticipated political events.

With the ceremony moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to freezing temperatures, the inauguration will mark

Trump’s extraordinary political comeback as the 45th and now the 47th President.


Here’s how audiences in the US, UK, Australia, and beyond can tune in to the historic event.

When and Where is the Inauguration?

As per the US Constitution, the presidential inauguration is mandated to occur at midday ET on January 20.

Trump will take the 35-word oath of office, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, inside the Capitol Rotunda.

The decision to relocate the ceremony indoors comes in response to the frigid forecast. The Weather Channel predicts a high of 24°F (-4.4°C) and a low of 9°F (-13°C), with wind chills making it feel even colder. Though partly sunny skies are expected, the preceding Sunday may see snow accumulations of 1-3 inches, as mentioned in a report by the Guardian.

How to Watch in the US

In the United States, all major news outlets will broadcast live coverage of the event. Networks such as CNN, CBS, CSPAN, and PBS will start their programming as early as midnight ET.

Live streams will also be available on YouTube via their official channels, ensuring widespread accessibility for viewers.

Viewers in the UK

For audiences in the United Kingdom, BBC One will broadcast the inauguration starting at 3:30 PM GMT, with live streaming available on iPlayer.

Additional coverage will be provided by Sky News, ITV, and Channel 4, ensuring comprehensive reporting of the day’s events.

Australia Tuning In

Australians can catch the inauguration on all major free-to-air networks, including ABC, Seven, Nine, Ten, and SBS.

Coverage begins early on Tuesday, January 21, between 2:30 AM and 3:30 AM AEDT, depending on the channel. Most networks will also provide live streams via their apps and YouTube.

Global Streaming Options

For viewers worldwide, CSPAN’s YouTube stream and the White House’s official website will provide live broadcasts of the inauguration, ensuring that audiences across different time zones don’t miss out.

Who’s attending?

The inauguration will bring together a mix of political heavyweights, tech moguls, and foreign dignitaries. Among the confirmed guests are Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk, and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.

Former presidents including Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush are expected to attend, though Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi have declined.

Invitations have also been extended to global leaders such as China’s President Xi Jinping, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and Argentina’s President Javier Milei.

FAQs

When will Donald Trump’s Inauguration start?

The event is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. EST (1700 GMT).

Where can you watch Donald Trump’s Inauguration ceremony?

In the United States, all major news networks will provide live coverage of Trump’s speech, with programming beginning as early as midnight ET.