what channel can we watch the ball drop

You can watch the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop on major U.S. broadcast networks and several free streams online.

Main TV channels

• ABC – Airs “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” which includes live coverage of the Times Square ball drop around midnight ET.

• CBS – Runs New Year’s Eve programming and typically carries Times Square segments as part of its specials, alongside other city celebrations.

• Local ABC station (Channel 7 in NYC) – WABC/ABC7 in New York brands itself around the event and covers Times Square heavily; in other areas, your local ABC affiliate will carry the national show.

Free live streams

• Official Times Square webcast – The Times Square Alliance offers a free, host-led livestream of the entire event and the ball drop starting in the early evening ET.

• YouTube streams – Official and partner channels host live coverage of the “Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop” you can watch on smart TVs, phones, or computers.

How to pick the right option

• If you have antenna or cable :
  • Tune to ABC (or your local ABC affiliate) a bit before midnight ET to be sure you catch the drop.

• If you’re streaming :
  • Use the official Times Square site stream or search on YouTube for the official Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop live broadcast for a free option.

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