Farm Aid 2025: How to Watch the 40th Anniversary Festival Live on TV and Online
This weekend, the Farm Aid festival will feature performances by renowned artists like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp in Minnesota. Farm Aid 2025, also known as Farm Aid 40, celebrates its 40th year of supporting local farmers and agricultural initiatives in the U.S. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. To watch Farm Aid on TV and online, tune in to CNN or stream it on Sling or YouTube.
CNN is the exclusive television broadcast partner for Farm Aid 40. If you want to watch the event on TV, you'll need a cable package that includes CNN. Alternatively, you can sign up for Sling, a live TV streaming service that offers a live CNN feed on its Sling Orange and Sling Blue packages. Sling Orange includes a variety of channels like ESPN, TNT, TBS, Lifetime, and HGTV, in addition to CNN. You can stream these channels on your phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV using the Sling app.
For those looking for a comprehensive streaming option, Sling Blue offers over 40 channels covering news, live sports, and entertainment. With a live CNN feed, you can watch Farm Aid 40 online along with other channels like Fox News, MSNBC, USA Network, and NFL Network. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices simultaneously, making it convenient for multiple viewers. If you only want to watch Farm Aid online for a specific show or event, Sling offers a Sling Day Pass for $4.99, providing access to Sling Orange (including CNN) for 24 hours.
Apart from the headliners like Bob Dylan and Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young, other artists scheduled to perform at Farm Aid 2025 include Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Margo Price, Kenny Chesney, Billy Strings, and more. The event will kick off at 11:30 am CT, with early acts streaming on Farm Aid's YouTube channel. CNN's coverage will begin at 6 p.m. CT, featuring live performances from various artists. The event aims to raise funds to support farmers and families in need, continuing its mission since its inception in 1985.