You can watch “CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” on CNN starting at 8 p.m. ET on December 31, either through a pay‑TV provider or CNN’s own streaming access.

Where the special airs

  • The show is CNN’s flagship New Year’s Eve broadcast, hosted by Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen from Times Square, with coverage running into the first hours of January 1.
  • For the 2025–2026 celebration, CNN announced that the event will once again be branded as “CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.”

How to watch with cable

  • If you have CNN through cable, satellite, or a live‑TV provider, you can watch it directly on the CNN channel at 8 p.m. ET on December 31.
  • Viewers with traditional TV service can also log in with their provider credentials to stream the special via CNN’s website or apps.

How to stream without cable

  • Recent coverage notes that CNN New Year’s Eve can be streamed via major live‑TV streaming platforms that carry CNN, such as DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and Fubo, often with free‑trial options around the event.
  • CNN has also indicated that its New Year’s Eve programming is accessible through its own subscription streaming offering and CNN mobile/connected‑TV apps, with pay‑TV subscribers able to sign in for access.

Start time and what to expect

  • The main Times Square broadcast window typically runs from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET, with Cooper and Cohen hosting interviews, live performances, and cut‑ins to celebrations around the world.
  • For the 2026 celebration (airing December 31, 2025), descriptions highlight a “star‑studded lineup” of musicians, comedians, and special guests across multiple locations, along with a Central Time countdown block after midnight ET.

Quick checklist

  • Make sure you have access to CNN (cable or a live‑TV streaming service that includes CNN) before New Year’s Eve.
  • If you prefer apps, confirm your CNN login or subscription so you can watch via the CNN mobile or smart‑TV app at 8 p.m. ET.

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