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!

Comedian and actor Bert Kreischer and country music star HARDY will host "New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash" on Wednesday, December 31.

“CNN New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” will return on Wednesday, Dec. 31, starting at 8 p.m. on CNN. The special will run well into the New Year, and you can watch live or on-demand on Sling TV or DIRECTV (free trial).

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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.

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