Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve: How To Watch The Annual Spectacle Live Online

It's time to ring in 2025! Here's everything you need to know for watching Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve online.

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve airs at 8/7c on Tuesday, Dec. 31 on ABC, and will stream the next day on Hulu. If you want to watch the Ryan Seacrest-hosted event live online, you'll need to sign up for a live-TV streaming service that includes ABC. But remember, ABC is only offered in select markets, so always make sure it's available in your area before signing up. Keep scrolling to get the best live-TV streaming options for watching New Year's Rockin' Eve live online — some of which offer free trials so you can even watch the annual spectacle for free.

(Note: ABC is only available in select markets. Always confirm that your area is eligible for ABC before signing up for a live-TV streaming service.)

Sling Blue

If you want to virtually attend the celebration in Times Square, you can sign up for Sling. The service offers three subscription options, but we recommend Sling Blue since it's the cheapest option that offers ABC in select markets. And, Sling Blue is on sale right now for half off your first month! That means you can sign up for the $45/month subscription for just $22.50. You can cancel your subscription anytime, making this a low-commitment and cost-effective way to watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve online without cable.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial and a few different subscription options for a variety of prices so you can choose whichever fits your budget. The Choice package is the most popular and offers ABC in certain markets. With the Choice plan, you also get access to over 100 other channels for $108.99/month. But right now, DirecTV Stream is offering $20 off each month for your first three months. That means you'll only have to pay $88.99/month for three months of this live-TV streaming service. More good news? Since the service offers a five-day free trial, you can watch New Year's Rockin' Eve for free online.

Fubo Pro Plan

Looking for another way to watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve online for free? Check out Fubo. This live-TV streaming service offers new users a seven-day free trial and its Pro plan grants subscribers access to ABC. With the $79.99/month Pro subscription, you also get access to over 175 other channels. More good news? You can cancel and change your plan at any time, making Fubo another easy way for watching the annual event online.

Hulu + Live TV

The Hulu + Live TV subscription is one of the more expensive options for watching Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve without cable, ringing in at $76.99/month. With that being said, you get a lot of content with this bundle subscription. You not only gain access to ABC, but also the entire Hulu streaming library, ESPN+ and Disney+. This is a comprehensive packing for addressing all you cord-cutter needs. Or, opt for a simple Hulu subscription to stream New Year's Rockin' Eve the day after it airs.

New Year's Rockin' Eve premieres on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 8/7c on ABC. The New Year's Eve event includes its iconic Times Square countdown to midnight to ring in 2025, with performances carrying into the new year. Viewers on the West Coast can catch the ball drop at 9 pm PT, and celebrate with a replay of the ball drop at 12 am PT.

Ryan Seacrest returns to host New Year's Rockin' Eve. This will mark his 20th stint as ABC's New Year's Eve emcee. Joining Seacrest in New York's Times Square will be pop star Rita Ora, while Dayanara Torres will co-host from Puerto Rico.

Former American Idol winner/current judge Carrie Underwood will headline New Year's Rockin Eve to ring in 2025. Other performers include: Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Lenny Kravitz, Teddy Swims, Tinashe, Cody Johnson and Thomas Rhett.

(Dick Clark Productions is owned by a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation, TVLine's parent company.)