New Year’s Eve celebration: When and where to live-stream NYC's Times Square Ball Drop
Posted on: Dec 31, 2025 13:32 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
The Times Square Ball Drop in New York City has become a global moment of shared celebration on New Year's Eve, with millions packing into Midtown Manhattan, and millions of others gathering around TVs, phones, and laptops to watch the glittering crystal ball slide down a pole.
The 2025 to 2026 transition comes with extra shimmer, kicking off the United States’ 250th anniversary year. The ball is adorned with red, white, and blue lighting to mark the special moment.
The ball begins its 60-second descent from the top of One Times Square at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The clock strikes midnight and America rings in the new year when the ball reaches the bottom. The iconic moment occurs at 9 pm for those on the West Coast.
Several outlets, including CNN, ABC, CBS, and USA TODAY will air the New Year's Eve celebrations live on their TV channels and streaming platforms. The live webcast can also be watched on Times Square's official website starting 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31.
"Enjoy commercial-free, webcast coverage of the festivities leading up to the Ball Drop at midnight, including backstage access, behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with performers and other celebrities," Times Square says on its website.
A livestream with open captions and American Sign Language interpretation will also be available to watch on YouTube, according to USA Today.
ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, one of the biggest shows of the night, starts in prime time and runs straight through midnight. One can watch celebrity performances, live crowd shots from Times Square, as well as the official countdown.
Most live TV streaming services that carry ABC or CNN will also give viewers access, including Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and Sling.
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