ETIt's almost 2026, and thousands of people have flocked to Times Square in New York City to watch the annual ball drop to ring in the New Year. Read on to see a livestream from USA TODAY of New Year's Eve events around the worl, or learn how to watch the Times Square ball drop live on television. Watch a livestream of the 2026 Times Square ball drop in NYC, events around the worldCheck out a livestream from Times Square, and other events around the world, courtesy of USA TODAY, below:More holiday happenings: See families celebrate New Year's Eve in YonkersHow to watch the New Years Eve 2026 Times Square ball drop on TVCheck out the following television channels and streaming services for their coverage:ABC’s "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., will have, along with the ball drop, music performances. In the Lower Hudson Valley region, NBC and CBS affiliates typically broadcast New Year's Eve specials that include coverage of the ball drop. Live TV streaming services: Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream offer access to ABC, CNN, and other local channels, according to the Times Square website.

Source: CNN January 01, 2026 14:43 UTC