The iconic Times Square Ball Drop is a must-watch event for New Year’s Eve revelers worldwide. And now, you can catch all the live action online for free! In addition to the mesmerizing Ball Drop, there are several other performances and live broadcasts that will help you usher in 2024 in style.
Free Online Streaming Options
If you prefer watching on traditional TV, you can tune in to ABC, NBC, CBS, or CNN, as they will all be featuring New Year’s Eve programming with live performances by top artists. ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” will have LL Cool J, Megan Thee Stallion, and more, while CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” will showcase performances by Enrique Iglesias, Maroon 5, and others. Univision’s “¡Feliz 2023!” will also have its own lineup of spectacular performances.
Cable-Cutters Streaming Options
For those who have cut the cord, you can still enjoy the live broadcasts by using live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV.
Paramount+ Exclusive
Apart from the Times Square Ball Drop, you can also celebrate the New Year with CBS’s “Nashville’s Big Bash.” This five-hour special features performances by Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, and many more country stars. You can stream this special live and on-demand on Paramount+ with Showtime subscriptions.
Times Square Ball Drop Livestream
For the full experience, you can watch the entire six-hour Times Square 2024 livestream for free on multiple websites, such as TimesSquareNYC.org and TimesSquareBall.net. The livestream will start at 6 p.m. ET on December 31, 2023, and end at 12:15 a.m. ET on January 1, 2024.
Exciting Performances and Hosts
The Times Square New Year’s Eve livestream will feature performances by Paul Anka, Flo Rida, and a surprise video appearance and performance presented by Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The evening will kick off with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball at the top of One Times Square. Hosting the livestream will be actor and TV personality Jonathan Bennett, known for his roles in “Mean Girls” and Food Network’s “Cake Wars.” He will be joined by co-host Jeremy Hassell, who has been part of the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration since 2016.
Full Schedule for Times Square Ball Drop
Here’s the complete schedule for the 2024 Times Square Ball Drop:
- 6:00pm to 6:03pm: Lighting and Raising the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball
- 6:04pm to 6:05pm: Times Square Reveler Stories
- 6:06pm to 6:18pm: SAFA Chinese Cultural Performance
- 6:30pm: Times Square 2024 Hats, Balloons, Eyeglasses, Necklaces, Gloves, and Scarves
- And many more exciting performances and countdowns until the grand finale at 12:15am.
So, get ready to ring in the New Year with these amazing performances and the iconic Times Square Ball Drop. Don’t miss out on the electrifying atmosphere and be part of the global celebration from the comfort of your own home. Join the livestream and witness the magic of New Year’s Eve in Times Square!
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