When is Ryan Seacrest’s New Year’s Eve Special? Time and Channel for Tonight’s Show

Broadcast and live-streamed New Year’s Eve specials are set to cap off daylong celebrations, including “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve 2026 with Ryan Seacrest.” Wondering when and how to catch the major New Year’s Eve festivities tonight? “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026,” featuring top musicians, kicks off at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch on ABC or stream it on Hulu. The star-studded event will span across multiple locations including New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, and beyond, with numerous artists scheduled to perform in different time zones. This year’s show will be the longest yet, with an extra 90 minutes of content.

Nashville’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” promises to blend country and R&B sounds for a memorable celebration. Hosted by Bert Kreischer and HARDY, the event will feature musical guests like Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, and special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The five-hour Nashville special will conclude with the Music Note Drop and fireworks display, airing on CBS at 8 p.m. and livestreaming on Paramount+.

If you’re looking to catch NBC’s “A Toast to 2025,” tune in at 10:30 p.m. Hosted by Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb, this two-hour special includes interviews with top Hollywood actors. You can watch on NBC or stream it on Peacock.

CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” is another program to catch. The lineup includes A-listers like Brandy and Shakira. Happy New Year!