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Ryan Seacrest is ringing in 2026 alongside co-hosts Rita Ora, Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough, plus performances by Diana Ross, Chappell Roan, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and dozens more (all listed below).
Since the annual broadcast airs on Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC, cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
At a Glance: How to Watch Dick Clark‘s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the Times Square Ball Drop at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
How to Watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online
The eight-hour NYE special airs on ABC on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Fubo, Sling or Hulu + Live TV). It will also be available on Hulu and Disney+ with Hulu the following day.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Five-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)
Watch ABC with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
Sling
Half off first month for select plans
ABC is included in Sling’s Blue Plan ($50.99 per month) and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Watch ABC for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 Performers and Hosts
Ryan Seacrest is joined by co-host Rita Ora in New York’s Times Square. Chance the Rapper is leading the first-ever live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, and Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough will co-host from Las Vegas.
The star-studded primetime special includes performances from 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, 6lack, AJR BigXthaPlug, Chance the Rapper, Charlie Puth, Chappell Roan, Ciara, Demi Lovato, Diana Ross, DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean, Filmore, Goo Goo Dolls, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of Huntrix – EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, Leon Thomas, Le Sserafim, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Madison Beer, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Post Malone, Rick Springfield, Russell Dickerson, The All-American Rejects, Tucker Wetmore and Zara Larsson.
New Year’s Rockin’ Eveis the most watched New Year’s Eve celebration, with last year’s special drawing more than 29 million total viewers at midnight, according to Nielsen live plus same-day data. The show is produced by Dick Clark Productions, withSeacrest, Michael Dempsey and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers. DCP is owned by Penske Media Corporation, parent company ofThe Hollywood Reporter.