From Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve to Don Lemon’s New Year’s Eve special, here’s how to watch the action without actually being there. From pop stars in Times Square and country music in Nashville to something a little looser from New Orleans, nearly every major New Year’s Eve broadcast is available on TV and streaming. How to watch the Times Square ball drop in New YorkIf all you care about is the iconic ball drop, you don’t need to overthink it. For the most straightforward option, the official Times Square website will stream the ball drop live starting at 6pm ET on December 31. How to watch Nashville’s Big BashCountry fans should head to CBS for "Nashville’s Big Bash," airing live at 8pm ET.

Source: CNN December 31, 2025 20:24 UTC