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- *Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve *airs live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

- Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora return to cohost the special from Times Square.

- The 2026 edition will be the longest broadcast in the show's history.

*Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve* has been playing in the background of booze- and snack-laden New Year's Eve parties for decades now, and it's not going anywhere.

The 2026 edition is bigger than ever. Not only is it the longest broadcast in the show's history, but it features satellite parties throughout the country and performances from the storied likes of Diana Ross and Mariah Carey.

Here's everything you need to know about this year's *Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve *broadcast, from the hosts and performers to how and where you can watch it live.**

What cities are part of *Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve *2026?

Dayanara Torres onstage at 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' in Puerto Rico.

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This year's *Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve *is headquartered, as always, in Times Square. It will also include check-ins from Puerto Rico and Las Vegas.

This year's celebration also includes a Central Time Zone countdown on the Chicago Riverwalk hosted by hometown hero Chance the Rapper.

Who’s hosting *Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve *2026?

Rita Ora and Ryan Seacrest on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest'.

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Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora are back as cohosts for *Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve*, leading the Times Square countdown into 2026.

Meanwhile, Chance the Rapper will present the show's first-ever live countdown from his hometown of Chicago.

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*Dancing with the Stars *host Julianne Hough will make her *New Year's Rockin' Eve* debut, joining forces with NFL legend Rob Gronkowski to host the Las Vegas extravaganza.

Who’s performing at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026?

Diana Ross; Post Malone; Chappell Roan.

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Global music icon Diana Ross will headline *Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. *"Together we begin a new year," Ross said in a statement. "Let's embrace a new beginning, new opportunities, new joy — a celebration of love, where we all come together as we begin 2026."

Joining Ross is a lineup of high-profile performers, including a handful of pop icons in Mariah Carey, , Chappell Roan, and Demi Lovato. Other notable names performing include Zara Larsson, 50 Cent, Post Malone, Charlie Puth, Madison Beer, Leon Thomas, AJR, Little Big Town, Russell Dickerson, The All-American Rejects, and Maren Morris.

Elder millennials will be happy to see New Kids on the Block, 4 Non Blondes, the Goo Goo Dolls, Lil Jon, and Ciara on the roster, while their parents will most certainly pump their fists to "Jessie's Girl" rocker Rick Springfield.

Rounding out the lineup is Jordan Davis, 6lack, Tucker Wetmore, Pitbull, Jessie Murph, BigXthaPlug, OneRepublic, Jess Glynne, Filmore, and LE SSERAFIM.

In Las Vegas, *DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic Live!* will feature Busta Rhymes, T.I., and Wyclef Jean.

Finally, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami — the singers powering *KPop Demon Hunters*' girl group HUNTR/X — will also hit the stage for a special performance.

What time does *Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve *2026 start?

Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'.

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This year, *Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve* gets underway at 8 p.m. ET and continues all the way until 4 a.m. ET, making it the longest broadcast in the show's history.

Where can I watch *Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve *2026?

A view of the ball drop in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2024.

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*Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve* will air live on ABC from 8 p.m. ET to 4 a.m. ET.

Can't catch it on TV? You can also listen in on more than 150 iHeartRadio stations, including Z100 New York, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philadelphia, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, and more stations through the iHeartRadio app.

For anyone who can't watch *or *listen live, the show will be available to stream on Hulu starting New Year's Day.

Those hoping to celebrate in person can join *Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve* in Times Square for the iconic ball drop. Attendees should bundle up for the cold and arrive *very *early to beat the crowds and secure a good spot.

Chicago's New Year's Eve countdown is also free and runs along the Chicago Riverwalk at Wacker Drive from Wells Street to Lake Street.

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