the 2024 US Presidential debates are scheduled to begin in late September the first debate is set for September 26 2024 at the University of Nevada Las Vegas this debate will feature the major candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties providing a critical platform for them to outline their policies and respond to each other's critiques following this the second debate will be held on October 10 2024 at the University of Georgia in Athens and the third debate is scheduled for October 24 2024 at the University of Michigan in an arbor these debates will play a significant role in shaping public opinion as the election approaches additionally a vice presidential debate will take place on October 17 2024 at the University of Arizona where the running mates will discuss their roles and how they would support support the presidential candidates these debates are crucial for voters to compare the candidates positions on key issues such as the economy healthc care and foreign policy they will be broadcast live across major networks and available for streaming online