How to Watch iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2026 on ABC
By American TV editorial team |
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2026 airs Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. The two-hour holiday concert special streams the next day on Hulu and Disney+ and is also available on video on demand. On DIRECTV, you'll find it on your local ABC station.
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The special pulls performances from the 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, which plays nine arenas from December 1 to December 17. ABC hasn't said which tour stops or artists will make the broadcast, so the final TV lineup may differ from any single city's show.
Who is on the 2026 Jingle Ball Tour
Artists booked across the tour include Olivia Rodrigo, Jonas Brothers, Charlie Puth, SOMBR, Hilary Duff, Alex Warren, RAYE, KATSEYE, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims and SIENNA SPIRO. Lineups vary by city, and iHeartMedia notes that artists are subject to change.
| Date | City and arena |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Dec. 1 | Dallas/Fort Worth, Dickies Arena |
| Friday, Dec. 4 | Los Angeles, Intuit Dome |
| Monday, Dec. 7 | Chicago, Allstate Arena |
| Tuesday, Dec. 8 | Detroit, Little Caesars Arena |
| Friday, Dec. 11 | New York, Madison Square Garden |
| Sunday, Dec. 13 | Boston, TD Garden |
| Monday, Dec. 14 | Washington, D.C., Capital One Arena |
| Tuesday, Dec. 15 | Philadelphia, Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Thursday, Dec. 17 | Nashville, Bridgestone Arena |
How to watch on DIRECTV
Local ABC availability depends on your address and DIRECTV service. Check your current channel lineup. Search the guide for "Jingle Ball" and set a recording a few days ahead. If you want to find your ABC station number, our guide to what channel ABC is in your area can help.
If you miss the broadcast, the special streams on Hulu and Disney+ starting Friday, December 18. ABC's holiday season also includes the CMA Dolly Parton tribute. Questions about local channels in your DIRECTV package? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air dates and lineups are from ABC and iHeartMedia as announced in September and October 2026 and may change. iHeartRadio, Jingle Ball, ABC, Hulu, Disney+ and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.