Dick Clark’s NYE Rockin’ Eve 2026: Star-Studded Times Square Celebration
Dick Clark’s NYE Rockin’ Eve 2026: Star-Studded Times Square Celebration
ABC’s New Year’s Eve special returns with a longer edition featuring Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent and more across Times Square and beyond.
ABC’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest is back for 2026 with a record-long, 90-minute edition that keeps the party going into the new year. The telecast will bring live countdown action from New York’s Times Square and will also showcase moments from Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and other hotspots, giving viewers a multi-city celebration as the clock ticks toward midnight. Ryan Seacrest will helm the show with a team of co-hosts, including Chance the Rapper, Rita Ora, Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough, guiding coverage from multiple locales.
Diana Ross headlines the Times Square portion of the broadcast, while a star-studded lineup also features Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey and 50 Cent. A special Puerto Rico performance by Daddy Yankee will be presented live and hosted by Roselyn Sánchez, adding a tropical highlight to the night. The extended format aims to deliver more performances, more moments and more countdown excitement as viewers ring in 2026 from the comfort of home.
For those watching online, the show airs on ABC and can be streamed via live TV services including DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. The start time is set for 8 p.m. ET, with the extra 90 minutes allowing a longer celebration and closer look at the show’s big moments across multiple cities. Expect a blend of iconic hits, surprise guests and a festive atmosphere as Seacrest and his team guide audiences through the night.
With a lineup that blends classic performances and contemporary pop, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 aims to deliver a lively, family-friendly send-off to the old year and a vibrant welcome to the new one, all from a city that loves a spectacular countdown.
