2024 Ball Drop: How to Watch and Stream New Year’s Celebrations

As we gear up to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome in the new year, one of the most iconic traditions is watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re tuning in from New York, Los Angeles, New Orleans, or Nashville (where they drop a music note!), there are plenty of options to catch all the celebrations.

For those of us in the central time zone (like most of Tennessee), our countdown might be a little later than the one happening in New York City. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to join in on the fun no matter where you are.

If you’re looking to watch the ball drop to ring in 2025, you can tune into several TV networks, including CBS, CNN, and ABC. CBS will be hosting the “Nashville Big Bash” starting at 7 p.m. CST, CNN will have “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” also at 7 p.m. CST, and ABC will air “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025” at the same time. If you prefer to stream the festivities, you can catch “Nashville Big Bash” on Paramount+, “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” on Max and CNN.com, or the CNN app.

As for the entertainment lineup, ABC’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025” will feature performances from stars like Alanis Morissette, Carrie Underwood, Kesha, Lenny Kravitz, and more. CNN’s broadcast will include 50 Cent, Meghan Trainor, Shania Twain, Lil Jon, and appearances from comedians like Adam Devine and Whitney Cummings. And if you’re tuning into the Nashville party hosted by CBS, get ready for performances from Keith Urban, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, and many more.

No matter where you are or how you choose to celebrate, there’s something for everyone this New Year’s Eve. So grab your party hats, get comfy on the couch, and get ready to ring in 2025 in style!