As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, millions will gather in Times Square or at home to celebrate the arrival of 2025. For those opting for a cozy night in, several television networks offer spectacular coverage of the iconic ball drop and performances. This guide provides everything you need to know about enjoying the festivities from your living room.

The event features an impressive lineup of performers across multiple channels, ensuring entertainment for all tastes. Additionally, viewers can choose from various platforms to stream the celebrations live, making it easier than ever to participate in this historic tradition.

A Star-Studded Lineup for a Memorable Evening

This year’s televised celebrations promise an unforgettable musical experience with top-tier artists performing live. Both ABC and CNN have lined up some of the biggest names in music to entertain audiences as they count down to the new year. Meanwhile, CBS offers a country-themed celebration featuring renowned artists from Nashville.

ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2025” brings together a diverse range of talent, including country stars, pop icons, and chart-topping musicians. Co-hosted by Seacrest and Rita Ora, the show will showcase performances by Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, T-Pain, Reneé Rapp, and many more. On the other hand, CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” features Sting, Meghan Trainor, Shania Twain, Lil Jon, and 50 Cent performing live from Las Vegas. For fans of country music, CBS’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” hosted by Keith Urban and Rachel Smith, presents headliners Kane Brown, Urban, and Jelly Roll, along with appearances by Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, and others.

How to Tune In to the Grand Finale

To ensure you don’t miss a moment of the excitement, knowing where and when to watch is crucial. Each network offers different viewing options, both traditional and digital, so you can enjoy the festivities however you prefer.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” begins airing on ABC at 8 p.m. on December 31. Viewers can also access the broadcast through ABC Live, the ABC app, Hulu’s Live TV Bundle, and other streaming services that offer live TV. Similarly, CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” starts at 8 p.m. and can be streamed via CNN Max, CNN.com, and other compatible platforms. For those tuning into CBS’s country-themed celebration, “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” the show airs at 8 p.m. and can be streamed on Paramount+ (with Showtime subscription) or other live TV streaming services. Additionally, Times Square will host its own webcast starting at 6 p.m., offering two streams—one with closed captions and another with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation—available at timessquarenyc.org.