How to Watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2027 on ABC, Disney+ and DIRECTV
By American TV editorial team |
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027 airs live Thursday, December 31, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) on ABC. For the first time in the show's history, it also simulcasts live on Disney+. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
ABC's holiday schedule runs the broadcast from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., an eight-hour television window. Performers for 2027 haven't been announced yet; ABC and Dick Clark Productions say more details are coming in the months ahead.
Hosts and locations
| Location | Host |
|---|---|
| Main host | Ryan Seacrest |
| New York, Times Square | Rita Ora (returning co-host) |
| Las Vegas | Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski (returning) |
| Chicago | Druski (new co-host) |
Air time and streaming
| How to watch | When |
|---|---|
| ABC (local station on DIRECTV) | Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET, live |
| Disney+ | Live simulcast alongside ABC, starting 8 p.m. ET |
| Times Square ball drop | Midnight ET, Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 |
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets, so you can watch the countdown live and record the full eight hours. Find your station in what channel ABC is in your area. If you plan to stream it on Disney+, check current prices in our Disney+ and Hulu price guide. Want a country countdown instead? See how to watch Nashville's Big Bash on CBS. For help with local channels on DIRECTV, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air time, simulcast, hosts and viewership figures are from ABC and Dick Clark Productions' Oct. 7, 2026 announcement and ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026), and may change. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, ABC, Disney+, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.