CA Gubernatorial Debate Airs Feb. 3: How to Watch Live or Catch the Full Unedited Replay Afterward
- Elisa Ballard
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
SAN FRANCISCO — Seven leading candidates for California governor will face off Tuesday in a major debate hosted by KTVU FOX 2, in partnership with KTTV FOX 11 and the Black Action Alliance. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd, just months ahead of the June 2 primary, will cover key issues like housing affordability, wildfire preparedness, economic recovery, and public safety.
The debate takes place at the Ruth Williams Bay View Opera House in San Francisco from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PST. Moderators are KTVU FOX 2 political reporter Greg Lee, anchor Andre Senior, and KTTV FOX 11 anchor Marla Tellez. Co-hosts include the Black Action Alliance, 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, and the Oakland branch of the NAACP.
Participating candidates:
Antonio Villaraigosa, former Los Angeles mayor
Betty Yee, former California state controller
Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative for California's 14th District
Steve Hilton, political commentator and adviser
Tom Steyer, entrepreneur and philanthropist
Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Matt Mahan, current San Jose mayor
Live Viewing Options
The debate will air live on:
KTVU FOX 2 (San Francisco Bay Area)
KTTV FOX 11 (Los Angeles)
FOX LOCAL app (free nationwide streaming on smartphones, tablets, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc.)
ktvu.com/live (free online stream)
KTVU’s official YouTube channel (live stream)
Watching the Full Unedited Debate After It Airs
For anyone who misses the live broadcast—including shift workers, families, or residents in areas without local FOX affiliate coverage (such as Shasta County and much of Northern California)—the complete, unedited debate will be available on demand shortly after the event ends. No subscription or login is required for these options.
Primary On-Demand Options:
YouTube (Best for Full Replay): The debate will be live-streamed on KTVU FOX 2’s official YouTube channel (@KTVUFOX2). Immediately after the broadcast concludes, the entire video will convert to an on-demand replay on the same page. Viewers can watch the full 2.5-hour debate anytime, pause, rewind, or skip to specific candidates. This is the most reliable way to access the complete, unedited recording.
KTVU Website (ktvu.com): Within hours of the debate ending, the full unedited video will be posted in the politics or election section (or searchable as “gubernatorial debate”). It will be available for free streaming directly on the site, just like past KTVU-hosted debates and special events.
FOX LOCAL App: The app will carry the live stream, and the full recording typically appears in the on-demand or news replay section shortly afterward for convenient viewing on connected TV devices.
These platforms ensure every Californian—whether in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Shasta County, or anywhere else—can watch the entire debate in its original, unedited form at their convenience. Highlights and clips may appear elsewhere, but the options above guarantee the complete event.
The debate offers voters an early look at the field competing to succeed term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom ahead of the November 3 general election.
Bookmark ktvu.com or the KTVU YouTube channel now to find the replay quickly after the debate ends.