NEW YORK – Watch live streaming coverage of the annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop from Times Square in New York City.
For 122 years, Times Square has been the center of worldwide attention on New Year’s Eve, ever since the owners of One Times Square began in 1904 to conduct rooftop celebrations to greet the New Year. The first Ball Lowering celebration occurred in 1907, and this tradition is now a universal symbol of welcoming the New Year.
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New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop Live Stream
Live coverage begins at 6 p.m. from Times Square in NYC.
Times Square New Year’s Eve host Jonathan Bennett, with co-host Jeremy Hassell and street correspondents, will provide live, commercial-free, webcast coverage of the festivities including the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball at 6 p.m. EST, hourly countdowns, live musical performances by B.o.B (“Airplanes,” “Nothin’ On You” and new song “Incwadi”), Tones and I (“Gone Gone Gone,” “Fly Away,” “Dance Monkey” and John Lennon’s “Imagine” just before midnight), a performance by New York dance group AGNEW, and the Mayor of New York City pushing the crystal button that signals the Ball Drop at midnight.
Times Square NYE Ball Drop live schedule:
6:00–6:03 p.m. — Lighting and Raising the New Year’s Eve Ball
The celebration begins atop One Times Square with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball. Representatives from Carnival Cruise Line and Times Square New Year’s Eve flip the giant switch, accompanied by special pyrotechnic effects.
6:03–6:05 p.m. — National Anthem Performance
Presented by America250, Jenn O’Hagan performs The Star-Spangled Banner at the Planet Fitness Center Stage on the Broadway Plaza, concluding with pyrotechnics atop One Times Square.
6:06–6:09 p.m. — Our American Story
America250 presents a segment highlighting the American story.
6:10–6:13 p.m. — Times Square Reveler Stories
Co-host Jeremy Hassell talks with Times Square revelers.
6:20 p.m. — 2026 Hats, Balloons, and Necklaces
The Times Square Alliance sanitation crew distributes New Year’s Eve handouts. Planet Fitness provides purple and silver hats and balloons, while Carnival Cruise Line hands out illuminated necklaces.
6:28–6:30 p.m. — Highlights of Good Riddance Day
Host Jonathan Bennett shares highlights from Good Riddance Day with revelers from the Countdown Stage.
6:30–6:43 p.m. — Musical Performance by B.o.B
B.o.B performs Airplanes, Nothin’ On You, and Incwadi on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
6:45–6:48 p.m. — New York Times 175th Anniversary
A tribute marking the newspaper’s 175th anniversary.
6:48–6:50 p.m. — Times Square Reveler Stories
Jeremy Hassell returns to talk with revelers.
6:57–7:00 p.m. — Hourly Kia Countdown
Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan lead the countdown to 7 p.m., share Confetti Wishes, and mark the hour with pyrotechnic effects.
7:01–7:02 p.m. — Times Square Reveler Stories
More conversations with revelers.
7:40–7:45 p.m. — Ciara Performs
ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve features Ciara performing a medley of her hit songs on the Countdown Stage.
7:51–7:54 p.m. — AP 2025 Year-in-Review
The Associated Press presents video highlights of some of the most memorable events of 2025.
7:56–8:00 p.m. — Hourly Kia Countdown
Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan lead the countdown to 8 p.m., accompanied by pyrotechnics and Confetti Wishes.
8:01–8:02 p.m. — Times Square Reveler Stories
Jeremy Hassell talks with revelers.
8:03–8:14 p.m. — Musical Performance by Tones and I
Tones and I performs Gone Gone Gone, Fly Away, and Dance Monkey.
8:15–8:18 p.m. — Waterford Toast
A ceremonial Waterford toast.
8:26–8:32 p.m. — LE SSERAFIM Performs
ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve features LE SSERAFIM on the Countdown Stage.
8:37–8:40 p.m. — Our American Story
Another America250 presentation.
8:41–8:46 p.m. — Dance Performance by AGNEW
New York dance group AGNEW performs on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
8:46–8:49 p.m. — One Times Square Preview
A preview segment from One Times Square.
8:56–9:00 p.m. — Hourly Kia Countdown
Jonathan Bennett, Jaymes Vaughan, and Jeremy Hassell lead the countdown to 9 p.m. with pyrotechnics and Confetti Wishes.
9:13–9:15 p.m. — Times Square Reveler Stories
Jeremy Hassell checks in with revelers.
9:18–9:31 p.m. — Robyn Performs
CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live features Robyn performing Dancing On My Own, Dopamine, and Call Your Girlfriend.
9:35–9:42 p.m. — Little Big Town Performs
ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve showcases Little Big Town.
9:47–9:53 p.m. — KIA NYE Inspiration & FIFA World Cup Preview
A special segment with Telemundo.
9:56–10:00 p.m. — Hourly Kia Countdown
Planet Fitness’ Brian Povinelli leads the countdown to 10 p.m., featuring a purple and yellow confetti release and pyrotechnics.
10:02–10:08 p.m. — Xavi Performs
Univision’s ¡Feliz 2026! features Xavi on the Planet Fitness Center Stage.
10:09–10:12 p.m. — Our American Story
Another America250 presentation.
10:13–10:15 p.m. — Times Square Reveler Stories
Jeremy Hassell talks with revelers.
10:15–10:18 p.m. — Carnival Is Calling
A featured Carnival segment.
10:33–10:41 p.m. — Maren Morris Performs
ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve features Maren Morris.
10:47–10:49 p.m. — Times Square Reveler Stories
More live reactions from the crowd.
10:56–11:00 p.m. — Hourly Kia Countdown
Raúl de Molina leads the countdown to 11 p.m. with pyrotechnic effects and Confetti Wishes.
11:02–11:08 p.m. — Ana Bárbara Performs
Univision’s ¡Feliz 2026! features Ana Bárbara.
11:12–11:14 p.m. — Times Square Reveler Stories
Jeremy Hassell talks with revelers.
11:15–11:20 p.m. — America250: America Gives
A special America250 segment.
11:37–11:46 p.m. — Diana Ross Performs
ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve features Diana Ross.
11:55–11:58 p.m. — Special Musical Performance by Tones and I
Tones and I performs her version of John Lennon’s Imagine.
11:59 p.m. — The Sixty-Second Countdown
The mayor of New York City signals the descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball and leads the final countdown.
Midnight — The Ball Drop and 2026 Reveal
The Ball descends 90 feet in 60 seconds. At midnight, the numerals “2026” light up above Times Square.
After Midnight — Confetti Release and America250 Salute
Thousands of pounds of confetti fill Times Square as America250 kicks off America’s 250th anniversary year with patriotic imagery, music, and red, white, and blue confetti.