The Rose Bowl 2026 airs on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can still catch the game through streaming services that carry ESPN and offer free trials.

Here's where you can stream Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen's New Year's Eve special on CNN for free without cable

2026 is just around the corner! If you’re looking to watch the ball drop live on TV this New Year’s Eve, there are various channels and streaming platforms offering live (and some free) access to New Year’s Eve content. Grab the champagne, put on your party hats, and let the celebration begin!

There is no better way to ring in 2026 than with a front-row seat to the 137th Rose Parade Presented by Honda. As Southern California’s home for the holidays, KTLA 5 is bringing you the ultimate local experience — live,

Times Square performances will showcase Diana Ross alongside Ciara, LE SSERAFIM, Little Big Town and Maren Morris.

Find out everything you need to know about "New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash" 2026 including how to watch for free, full performer lineup, and broadcast details.

The Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl, part of the College Football Playoff, on New Year's Day.