Watch: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's first presidential debate

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off in the first of three nationally televised debates. 

You can watch the full archived video stream here:

Newshour video

If you prefer to engage in politics as a spectator sport, you have options.

Numerous restaurants, bars, theaters and other venues around Southern California plan to screen the presidential debate live so patrons of all political stripes can watch together.

One such bar, situated in downtown Los Angeles, is The Association.

"One of the things that we feel we are also responsible for is engaging the local downtown community in things that really affect us all," says Farah Casis, the bar's private events manager. There will be no cover charge but patrons are encouraged to RSVP.

The 90-minute debate will be held at Hofstra University in New York. Lester Holt will be the moderator.

With so much hubbub surrounding the election, there will be so many ways to watch Monday's debate. Watch on TV, online with your desktop computer or even on the go with your phone. Here are a few ways to watch the debate, with or without people.

TV

The debate will be broadcast by all of the major television networks. If you don't have a cable subscription, never fear — social media has your back. 

YouTube

Catch the PBS NewsHour stream of the debate above. The Washington Post will also have a stream of the debate on YouTube.

Twitter

Partnering with Bloomberg News, Twitter will live stream the presidential debate with a split screen for your computer desktop where you can see incoming tweets about the showdown. The official hashtag for the night on Twitter is #Debates.

Democratic Viewing Parties

(Many of the debate watching parties require RSVPs. Check with each individual location before you go.)

• Westchester: Heart of L.A. for Hillary, 5:30 p.m. at 9100 S Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, California 90045 
• Crenshaw: L.A. Urban League Young Professionals, 5 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings
• Little Tokyo: Asian American and Pacific Islanders for Hillary, 5:30 p.m. at Far Bar
• West​ Hollywood: HRC Los Angeles, 5:30 p.m. at The Abbey Food and Bar  
• West Hollywood: 5 p.m. at Revolver Video Bar 
• Los Angeles: 5 p.m. at Satin Soles Nail Salon
• Los Feliz: 5:30 p.m. at Hyperion Public
• Santa Monica: 5:30 p.m. at Westside Democratic Headquarters
• Orange: 5:30 p.m. Democratic Party of Orange County Headquarters
• Lake Elsinore: 5:30 p.m. at Outlets at Lake Elsinore
• South Gate:  5:30 p.m. at Tacos El Gavilan
• West Hollywood: 5:30 p.m. at Bar 10

Republican Viewing Parties

(Many of the debate watching parties require RSVPs. Check with each individual location before you go.)

• Beverly Hills: 5 p.m. at Trader Vic's
• Pasadena: 5:30 p.m. at the Pasadena Republican Club
• Santa Monica: 5:30 p.m. with the Westside Republicans
• Bellflower:  Trump Campaign, 5:30 p.m. at Ricci's Italian Restaurant
• Long Beach: 70th  Assembly District Central Committee, 5:30 p.m. Gaslamp Restaurant
• Covina: 5 p.m. at the East San Gabriel Valley Republican Center
• Lancaster: 36th Assembly District Central Committee, 5:30 p.m. at Gino's Italian Restaurant
• Torrance: Los Angeles-Inglewood Republican Assembly, 5:30 p.m. at New York Deli
• Santa Monica: Pacific Palisades Republican Club, 5:30 p.m. at Earth, Wind and Flour
• Santa Clarita: Trump Campaign, 5:30 p.m. at Salt Creek Grill
• Carson: South Bay Presidential Debate Party, happy hour at Buffalo Wild Wings on Del Amo

Non-Partisan Viewing Parties

• DTLA: 5 p.m. at the The Theatre at Ace Hotel | $13 tickets
• DTLA: 5 p.m. at The Association, drink specials | RSVP
• Westwood: 4:30 p.m. at Crest Theater