Farm Aid 40 To Be Broadcast Live from Minneapolis’ Huntington Bank Stadium

Farm Aid 40 to Be Broadcast Live from Minneapolis’ Huntington Bank Stadium

Minneapolis, MN – September 5, 2025 – CNN will broadcast live coverage of the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid from Minneapolis’ Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Central Time. The complete festival will also be available to stream online, making it accessible to audiences nationwide.

The live broadcast will feature performances from Farm Aid board members, including Willie Nelson, Neil Young with The Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, and Margo Price. CNN anchors John Berman and Laura Coates will co-host the coverage, with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir reporting on the ground.

In addition to CNN’s broadcast, viewers can stream the concert on CNN.com, as well as via CNN’s apps on connected TVs and mobile devices, with no cable login required. The event will also be accessible through SiriusXM, nugs.net, and FarmAid.org, offering multiple ways for fans to engage with the festival.

Founded in 1985 by Nelson, Young, and Mellencamp, Farm Aid has raised over $85 million to support family farmers and promote sustainable agriculture. The 40th-anniversary celebration in Minneapolis underscores the ongoing importance of family farmers and their contributions to American communities.

For more information and streaming details, visit FarmAid.org

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