EntertainmentStreamingFrom 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' to 'Nashville's Big Bash,' here's how to watch this year's biggest New Year's Eve TV specialsLiz KocanContributing WriterWed, December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTCThis year, it seems like there are more ways than ever to celebrate New Year's Eve...from the comfort of your couch, that is.Whether you want to catch the enduring hosted by Ryan Seacrest and filmed live out of Times Square in New York City, or check out of one the many other live specials filled with music performances, comedy and celebrity guests, you've got options.Thursday night's TV schedule also includes, a star-studded celebration of country music featuring five hours of performances from some of Nashville's most beloved stars, airing on CBS and Paramount+, plus , and a livestream of the Times Square ball drop, too.Here's everything you need to know about some of this year's biggest New Year's Eve TV specials, including channels, streaming info, and more.How to watch Watch CBS on Paramount+Paramount+ Try it free at Paramount+Watch CBSDirecTV ChoiceTry free at DirecTVDate: Wednesday, Dec.
31, 2025AdvertisementAdvertisementTime: 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.ETChannel: CBSStreaming: Paramount+, DirecTV + moreWhat time is on? starts at 8:00 p.m.ET.
The event will be broadcast live in two segments, from 8:00-10:00 p.m.ET/PT and 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.ET/PT on CBS streaming on Paramount+.Who is appearing at includes performances from, headliners Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman, and special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers who will all perform live from Nashville's Bicentennial Park.
Additionally, the five-hour special will feature performances by Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.from various venues across the city.The night will be hosted by comedian Bert Kreischer and country star HARDY, who will also perform.
You can also expect additional appearances throughout the night by comedian Dusty Slay, TV host Cassie DiLaura, Sirius XM host Buzz Brainard and UFC champion Kayla Harrison.How to watch Watch ABCDirecTV ChoiceTry free at DirecTVWatch ABC and moreHulu + Live TVTry free for 3 days at HuluDate: Wednesday, Dec.31, 2025AdvertisementAdvertisementTime: 8 p.m.- 4 a.m.ETChannel: ABCStreaming: Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV + moreWhat time is hosted by Ryan Seacrest begins at 8 p.m.
ET and runs all the way until 4 a.m.ET, marking its longest New Year's Eve broadcast ever.You can tune in live on ABC, or stream it on DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and more.Who is appearing at This year's New Year's Eve celebration won't just be taking place in Times Square, the show will span multiple time zones, including hosts and performers stationed in Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond.
In Chicago, Chance the Rapper is co-hosting the broadcast to help welcome in the new year from the Midwest and lead the live Central Time Zone countdown.Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough will be co-hosting the Las Vegas broadcast, and in New York, Ryan Seacrest will be joined by co-host Rita Ora.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe 2026 NYRE broadcast will feature 42 superstar performers across New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond.Diana Ross will headline the evening with a midnight performance.Ciara, LE SSERAFIM, Little Big Town, and Maren Morris will perform in Times Square.
On the West Coast, there will be performances from 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, 6lack, AJR, The All-American Rejects, BigXthaPlug, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! featuring Busta Rhymes, T.I., and Wyclef Jean, Goo Goo Dolls, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI), Leon Thomas, Mariah Carey, Madison Beer, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull joined by Lil Jon and Filmore, Rick Springfield, Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore, and Zara Larsson.Daddy Yankee will perform from Puerto Rico, Chappell Roan will perform from Kansas City and Post Malone will play from Nashville.How to watch Watch CNNDirecTV ChoiceTry free at DirecTVWatch CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN All AccessCNN All Access$3.50/month at CNNDate: Wednesday, Dec.31, 2025Time: 8 p.m.
ETAdvertisementAdvertisementChannel: ABCStreaming: Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV + moreWho is appearing on ?CNN's New Year's Eve special will feature performances by Robyn, performing live from Times Square, Shakira performing from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL, Brandy and Monica from The Boy Is Mine Tour presented by BPC, Bryan Adams from Madison Square Garden, Florence + The Machine, RAYE, mentalist Oz Perlman, plus appearances from Amy Sedaris, Brandi Carlile, Aloe Blacc, Patti LaBelle, singer Michelle Williams, Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell, comedians B.J.Novak, Leanne Morgan, Sarah Sherman, Stephen Colbert and more.NYC Times Square Ball Drop New Year’s Eve free livestream:There will be a free livestream of the Ball Drop on Timessquarenyc.org, offering commercial-free, webcast coverage of the Times Square festivities leading up to the Ball Drop at midnight.There will also be a livestream with open captions and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation available on YouTube.
Both livestreams begin at 6 p.m.ET.AdvertisementAdvertisementWatch free livestreamMore ways to watch this year's New Year's Eve specialsWatch CBS, ABC, CNN and more on DirecTVDirecTV EntertainmentTry free at DirecTVWatch CBS, ABC and moreFubo TVTry free at FuboWatch CNNSling TV Day Pass$5/day at SlingWatch ABC, CBS, CNN and moreYouTube TV + Sunday TicketTry free at YouTube
