New Year's Eve 2025: Live Streams and Specials Galore
Get ready to ring in the new year with a bang as popular TV networks and streaming services offer a diverse range of live New Year's Eve specials and webcasts featuring big-name performances and celebrity appearances. From classic countdowns to unique celebrations, here's a rundown of what's in store for 2025.
The Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration will once again be a can't-miss event, this time featuring performances by pop sensations TLC and country crooner Carrie Underwood, among others. Fans can catch the ball drop on ABC, CBS, and NBC, as well as stream it live online for free on the Times Square website and the Hunt TV YouTube channel. Meanwhile, CBS and Paramount+ will broadcast "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," which promises to bring country music magic to the evening. As for CNN, the network will host a live celebration, "New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen," featuring the duo's witty banter and timely interviews.
ABC, meanwhile, is gearing up for its annual "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" special, now in its 20th year with Ryan Seacrest at the helm. As a milestone anniversary, Carrie Underwood has announced she'll be performing a career-spanning medley to commemorate the occasion. Joining her on stage will be the Jonas Brothers, alongside esteemed artists Lenny Kravitz, Blake Shelton, and Alanis Morissette. NBC's "A Toast to 2025!" cast, hosted by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, will offer a more intimate celebration with live performances and inspiring interviews. Viewers who don't have cable can still catch all the action on streaming services Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, or DirecTV Stream – or via ABC's live stream with a free antenna or through their website.
Whether you're a music lover, a fan of celebrity chat, or simply a New Year's Eve enthusiast, there's something for everyone this year. So grab the family, gather the crew, or cozy up solo – with live streams and on-demand options galore, 2025's New Year's Eve TV and online specials are sure to be an unforgettable way to bid farewell to another unforgettable year.
