NBC will air the official Times Square ball drop, and Peacock will be involved through NBC’s own New Year’s Eve special rather than hosting a completely separate standalone “ball drop” feed.

Where the ball drop is shown

  • The traditional Times Square ball drop is carried on major TV networks like ABC and NBC as part of their New Year’s Eve specials.
  • NBC’s coverage includes the countdown and ball drop within its special, alongside musical performances and celebrity appearances.
  • In addition, a free, official Times Square stream (with the ball drop and full 6.5‑hour program) is available on TimesSquareNYC.org, TimesSquareBall.net, and YouTube.

How Peacock fits in

  • NBC uses talent and stars from both NBC and Peacock series in its New Year’s Eve programming, meaning Peacock’s brand and shows are represented during the NBC special that includes the ball drop.
  • Current listings focus on the NBC broadcast and the official Times Square livestreams; they do not highlight a unique, separate live Times Square ball‑drop broadcast that is exclusive to Peacock alone.

Ways you can watch

  • If you want the classic Times Square experience, use the free official livestreams or watch ABC/NBC/CNN on cable or live‑TV streaming services.
  • If you use Peacock, check NBC’s New Year’s Eve special listing in the app close to the event time; availability can vary by region and plan, and final carriage details sometimes firm up the week of New Year’s Eve.

Bottom line: the ball drop itself is definitely available live via the official Times Square streams and NBC’s broadcast; Peacock’s role is mainly through NBC/Peacock talent and any NBC simulcast that may appear inside the Peacock app.

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