How to watch “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve ”while ringing in 2026 at home
- - How to watch “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve ”while ringing in 2026 at home
Allison DeGrusheDecember 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Ryan Seacrest on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' on Dec. 31, 2024 in Times SquareKey Points -
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve airs on ABC from 8 p.m. ET to 4 a.m. ET.
Diana Ross headlines a lineup that includes Mariah Carey, Post Malone, and Demi Lovato.
Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora will handle hosting duties in Times Square.
For decades, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve has been the premiere way to ring in the new year. Headquartered in Times Square, the special pairs the festive chaos of downtown New York City with surprise celebrity appearances and performances from stages from across the country.
The legendary Diana Ross headlines this year's festivities, which will also see performances by the starry likes of Mariah Carey, Post Malone, 50 Cent, Demi Lovato, and many more. Some will play live in New York City, while others will beam in from Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, and Chicago.
Wondering how to tune in? Here's how to watch this year's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
What time does Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve start?
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A view of the ball drop in Times Square
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and ends at 4 a.m. ET, making it the longest broadcast in the program's history.
This year's celebration spans multiple cities, with live countdowns planned in New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Puerto Rico.
How do I watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve?
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The New Year's Eve ball in Times Square
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve airs live on ABC, but fans can also listen in real time on more than 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide, including Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philadelphia, and more in the iHeartRadio app.
For those who miss the live broadcast (including its performances and Powerball drawing), don't fret — it'll be available to stream on Hulu on New Year's Day.
New Yorkers can witness the iconic ball drop in person in Times Square, though attendees should be prepared to arrive early, as there will be large crowds (and cold temperatures).
In Chicago, the public is invited to a free Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve countdown along the Chicago Riverwalk on Wacker Drive from Wells Street to Lake Street. Come for performances from Shemekia Copeland and Chance the Rapper, stay for an eye-popping fireworks show following the midnight countdown.
Who's hosting Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve?
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Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' on Dec. 31, 2024 in Times Square
Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora will again cohost Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. Grammy-winning rapper Chance the Rapper will headline the first-ever live Central Time Zone countdown from his hometown of Chicago.
Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski will team up with Dancing with the Stars pro-turned-host Julianne Hough, making her New Year's Rockin' Eve debut, for the broadcast in Las Vegas.
Who's performing at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve?
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Diana Ross performs on stage during Henley Festival 2025 on July 9, 2025 in England
Diana Ross will take center stage as the headliner for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, bringing her unmatched star power to ring in 2026.
"Together we begin a new year. Let's embrace a new beginning, new opportunities, new joy — a celebration of love, where we all come together as we begin 2026," she said in a statement.
The 13-time Grammy nominee will be joined by dozens of other artists performing live from New York, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, Chicago, and other locations.
The lineup spans generations and genres, with chart-toppers like Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, 50 Cent, and Demi Lovato performing alongside acts like New Kids on the Block, Charlie Puth, Pitbull, Ciara, AJR, Filmore, and the Goo Goo Dolls.
Fans will also get a special treat from EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami — the vocalists behind KPop Demon Hunters' girl group HUNTR/X.
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Mariah Carey; Lil Jon; Demi Lovato
Other performers include Lil Jon, Madison Beer, Zara Larsson, Jessie Murph, The All-American Rejects, Rick Springfield, Russell Dickerson, Leon Thomas, Maren Morris, OneRepublic, 6lack, Tucker Wetmore, LE SSERAFIM, Jess Glynne, 4 Non Blondes, Jordan Davis, BigXthaPlug, and Little Big Town.
DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic Live! will also return, featuring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean.
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