How to Watch Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 on NBC
By AmericanTV.com editorial team |
Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with a live simulcast on Peacock. The primetime special sets up the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which NBC carries the next morning.
DIRECTV customers can watch on their local NBC station, which is included with DIRECTV packages in most areas.
Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade date, time and channel
| Detail | Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026 |
| Time | 8 p.m. ET |
| TV channel | NBC (local station) |
| Streaming | Peacock (live simulcast) |
NBC's Thanksgiving lineup
The countdown special kicks off two days of holiday coverage on NBC. All three events below also stream live on Peacock.
| Event | Date and time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. |
| 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | Thursday, Nov. 26, 8:30 a.m. |
| The National Dog Show Presented by Purina | Thursday, Nov. 26, 12 p.m. |
NBC’s November overview does not list the countdown host or guests. Check NBC for later announcements.
How to watch on DIRECTV
Turn to your local NBC channel at 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 25. Peacock also carries the live simulcast; check the current plan’s access and subscription terms. Not sure where NBC is in your lineup? See what channel NBC is on DIRECTV.
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Want live TV, local channels and your favorite networks in one place? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Air times are from NBC as of October 30, 2026 and may change.