How to Watch and Stream 2025 New Year’s Eve Specials

For those of us opting to celebrate New Year’s Eve from the comfort of our couch, fear not! There are plenty of options for specials, concerts, and parties to tune into tonight. Whether you want to watch the ball drop in Times Square or enjoy musical performances, major networks and streamers have you covered for the big night.

First up, there’s Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, which you can catch at 6pm ET on TimesSquareNYC.org. The free webcast includes the iconic ball drop as well as performances from top talent like Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers.

If you’re a fan of tradition, don’t miss ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” starting at 8pm ET on ABC, ABC.go.com, and Hulu + Live TV. With performances from artists like Lenny Kravitz and Carrie Underwood, this special has been a staple for New Year’s Eve celebrations for over 50 years.

For a mix of comedy and music, tune into CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” at 8pm ET on CNN and HBO Max. Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper are sure to bring the laughs and celebrations with special guests like Shania Twain and Lil John.

Those looking for a more low-key evening can enjoy PBS’ “Sarah Bareilles: New Year’s Eve with the National Symphony Orchestra & Friends” at 8pm ET, featuring Grammy-winning singer Sara Bareilles and other talented vocalists.

No matter what your style, there’s a New Year’s Eve special out there to suit your taste. So grab your favorite snacks and drinks, and get ready to welcome 2025 with some top-notch entertainment!