It’s almost time to ring in the new year! With 2026 just hours away, some are celebrating at the local bars, by hosting parties or, simply clubbing from the comfort of their couches. And with that, at-home partygoers are looking for ways to watch the famous New York City Times Square ball drop. Among the most popular television programs that broadcast live performances and fun discussions before midnight is Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
Below, find out how you can ring in 2026 by watching Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and more ways to see the Times Square ball drop.
To close out 2025, fan-favorite Ryan Seacrest is coming back to host, and he will be joined by Rita Ora! The duo are teaming up once again to talk to New Yorkers and visitors while counting down to the new year.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve will air live on ABC starting at 8 p.m. ET, and this year, it will end at 4 a.m. ET — making it the longest broadcast in the program’s history!
Unfortunately, cable cutters can’t livestream Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. They will be able to stream it the following day on Hulu.
However, people can tune into the live broadcast on several iHeartRadio stations nationwide, including Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles and more in the iHeartRadio app.
