can i watch the ball drop on peacock

Yes, you can watch the Times Square ball drop even if you don’t have traditional cable, but it is not a Peacock‑exclusive event and your best options are NBC’s broadcast or the official free livestreams.

Peacock vs live ball drop

• The main Times Square ball drop is carried on major networks like ABC and CNN, and NBC typically airs its own New Year’s Eve special that includes the ball drop segment.

• Peacock sometimes carries NBC specials or related New Year’s programming, but the go‑to ways to stream the actual countdown are network broadcasts or the official Times Square streams, not a dedicated “Peacock ball drop” feed.

Best ways to watch online

• Official free livestreams of the full Times Square celebration are available on TimesSquareNYC.org, TimesSquareBall.net, and their associated social channels, covering about 6.5 hours of programming including the midnight drop.

• Various guides list additional streaming options (like live TV services that carry ABC, CNN, or NBC) if you want the big network shows plus the ball drop.

If you specifically want Peacock

• Check NBC’s New Year’s Eve special details close to the date; NBC often promotes appearances by stars from NBC and Peacock shows in its New Year’s programming, which may then be available on Peacock on demand or as part of its NBC live stream in some plans.

• Because lineups and streaming rights change each year, confirm in Peacock’s app or on its help pages on New Year’s Eve to see if it is carrying NBC’s New Year’s show live in your region.

TL;DR: The safest plan if you just want to be sure you see the ball drop is to use the free official Times Square livestream or a service that carries ABC/CNN/NBC, and treat Peacock as a possible extra rather than your only option.

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