Watch Rockefeller Tree Lighting Live: Streaming Time and Channel

The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in New York City to kick off the holiday season. The tree, a 75-year-old Norway Spruce standing 75 feet tall and weighing 11 tons, hails from East Greenbush, New York. This majestic tree will be on display at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City through mid-January 2026.

The highly anticipated 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled to air live tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 3. The festivities will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. The tree, adorned with over 50,000 multicolored LED lights and a dazzling 900-pound Swarovski star, will light up the night sky close to 10 p.m.

If you’re wondering how to tune in to this magical event, you can catch the Rockefeller Tree Lighting Ceremony live at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. For those watching from home, the ceremony will also be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock starting at 8 p.m. ET. In addition to these options, the Christmas in Rockefeller Center TV special will be available for streaming on platforms like YouTube TV, Sling, and FuboTV in real time.

Hosting this spectacular event is none other than country music legend Reba McEntire. Joining her will be a lineup of other TV celebrities for a night full of holiday cheer and festive performances. Don’t miss out on this iconic holiday tradition—it’s sure to be a magical evening that will get you in the holiday spirit!