New Year's Rockin' Eve 2027: Hosts, Performers and How to Watch
By The Trends Incoming team · Checked Oct 27, 2026 against the Dick Clark Productions announcement
Short answer: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027 airs live on Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 8 p.m. ET on ABC, and for the first time ever it also streams on Disney+. The ball drops at midnight Eastern, which is 11 p.m. Central and 9 p.m. Pacific.
How to watch the ball drop 2027
| Option | What we know |
|---|---|
| ABC | Live from 8 p.m. ET (8/7c) on Thu Dec 31. Check your local ABC station for start times outside Eastern and Central. |
| Disney+ | Simulcast alongside ABC, a first in the show's history. You need a Disney+ subscription. |
| Times Square Alliance livestream | Last year the Alliance ran a free, commercial free webcast on TimesSquareNYC.org from 6 p.m., plus an accessible stream with open captions and ASL. We'll confirm the 2027 stream when the Alliance posts it. |
| Other networks | CNN, NBC and Fox have not posted 2027 New Year's Eve plans that we could verify. We'll add them once they are officially announced. |
Who is hosting
- Ryan Seacrest, host
- Rita Ora, returning co host, Times Square
- Druski, new co host, Chicago
- Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski, returning co hosts, Las Vegas
Performers
The 2027 lineup isn't out yet. Dick Clark Productions says more details are coming in the months ahead. Follow our Rockin' Eve 2027 performers tracker, which we update as names are officially announced.
Ball drop time in every US time zone
| US time zone | Times Square ball drop happens at your local time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (New York, Miami, Detroit) | 12:00 a.m. Fri Jan 1 |
| Central (Chicago, Dallas, Houston) | 11:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Mountain (Denver, Salt Lake City) | 10:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Arizona (most of the state) | 10:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Pacific (Los Angeles, Seattle, Las Vegas) | 9:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Alaska (Anchorage) | 8:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
| Hawaii (Honolulu) | 7:00 p.m. Thu Dec 31 |
Full breakdown: midnight in every US time zone.
Last year's numbers
The 2026 edition reached 46 million total viewers, the No. 1 program of the night, and more than 30 million watched the ball drop at midnight, according to Dick Clark Productions citing Nielsen. It ran eight hours with 42 performers.
Going in person?
It's free, but there are strict rules: no bags, no bathrooms, and once you leave you can't get back in. Read our Times Square New Year's Eve in person guide.
🏆 Awards season: Golden Globes 2027 nominations are Mon Dec 7 at 5 a.m. PT, and the ceremony airs Sun Jan 10 on CBS and Paramount+.
Quick answers
When does New Year's Rockin' Eve 2027 start?
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027 airs live on Thursday, December 31, 2026, beginning at 8 p.m. ET (listed as 8/7c) on ABC and Disney+, according to Dick Clark Productions.
Is New Year's Rockin' Eve on Disney+?
Yes. For the first time in the show's history, the 2027 edition will simulcast on Disney+ alongside the live ABC broadcast.
Who is hosting New Year's Eve 2027 on ABC?
Ryan Seacrest hosts. Rita Ora co hosts from Times Square, comedian Druski joins as the Chicago co host, and Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski co host from Las Vegas.
Who is performing on New Year's Rockin' Eve 2027?
The performer lineup has not been announced yet. Dick Clark Productions says more details will come in the coming months. Our lineup tracker adds names as they are officially announced.
What time does the ball drop in Central time?
The ball drops at midnight Eastern, which is 11 p.m. Central on Thursday, December 31. It starts its 60 second descent at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
How many people watched Rockin' Eve last year?
Dick Clark Productions, citing Nielsen, says the 2026 edition reached 46 million total viewers, and more than 30 million watched the Times Square Ball Drop at midnight.
More New Year's Eve guides
- New Year's Rockin' Eve 2027: how to watch
- Rockin' Eve 2027 performers (lineup tracker)
- Times Square New Year's Eve 2027 in person: rules
- Ball drop time in every US time zone
- All holidays and observances
Sources
- Dick Clark Productions: NYRE to simulcast live on ABC and Disney+ for the first time ever (Oct 7, 2026)
- Deadline: Rockin' Eve 2027 to simulcast on ABC and Disney+ (Oct 7, 2026)
- Times Square Alliance: New Year's Eve FAQ
By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked 2026-10-31. Dates change, so double-check with the official source.