Peacock does carry live coverage of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop as part of NBC’s New Year’s Eve programming in the current 2025–2026 season. You watch it on Peacock by streaming NBC’s New Year’s Eve special, which includes the midnight countdown and ball drop segment.

Quick scoop

  • Yes, Peacock has the ball drop via a simulcast of NBC’s New Year’s Eve programming that features the Times Square countdown and ball drop at midnight.
  • You need a paid Peacock plan (Premium or Premium Plus) because the live NBC feed is part of the subscription tier, not a free tier stream.
  • If you do not use Peacock, the ball drop is also viewable free via the official Times Square webcast and on major broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN through other live TV streaming services.

How to watch the ball drop on Peacock

  • Sign up for or log into a current Peacock subscription (the service now charges monthly or annual fees, with no ongoing free trial).
  • On New Year’s Eve, open Peacock and look for NBC’s New Year’s Eve special (such as the NBC-branded countdown show) in the live or featured events section shortly before midnight Eastern Time.
  • Start the stream before midnight so you catch the live Times Square coverage and the actual drop as it happens.

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