The two US Vice-Presidential candidates are set to go head-to-head in a debate ahead of the presidential election on 5th November.

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Ohio Republican Senator JD Vance will face off against Minnesota’s Democratic Governor Tim Walz in New York City on Tuesday night (1st October).

The much-anticipated debate comes after the US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and US Vice President Kamala Harris, which took place on 10th September.

Abortion rights, the climate crisis and military service are among the topics that are likely to be covered in the debate, which will be moderated by CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell and Face the Nation moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan.

Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch the debate.

When is the Vice-Presidential debate?

The debate will take place on Tuesday 1st October at 9pm ET.

It will run for 90 minutes.

How to watch the Vice-Presidential debate

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 25: Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) speaks to supporters during a campaign event at the Northwestern Michigan Fair grounds on September 25, 2024 in Traverse City, Michigan. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump is scheduled to host two campaign events in the state on Friday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
JD Vance. Scott Olson / Getty Images.

Viewers can watch the debate on CBS News, the network’s app, its website, Paramount Plus and YouTube.

CBS News's special coverage of the event will begin at 4pm ET, while primetime coverage will kick off at 8pm ET.

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