“If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are toasting to 2026 with their fan-favorite, booze-fueled annual special, New Year’s Eve Live. Since the Ball Drop and performance-filled broadcast air on Dec. 31, at 8”, — write: www.hollywoodreporter.com
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are toasting to 2026 with their fan-favorite, booze-fueled annual special, New Year’s Eve Live.
Since the Ball Drop and performance-filled broadcast air on Dec. 31, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on CNN, cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
At a Glance: How to Watch New Year’s Eve Live 2026 With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen
- When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
- Channel: CNN
- Stream online: DirecTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
How to Watch New Year’s Eve Live 2026 With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online The NYE special airs on CNN on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Sling or Hulu + Live TV).
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the Times Square Ball Drop and TV special at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.
Sling
CNN is included in Sling’s Blue Plan ($50.99 per month) and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter.
Packages come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
New Year’s Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen 2026 Performers and Special Guests The star-studded primetime special will feature dozens of performers, comedians and special guests, including Stephen Colbert, Robyn, Shakira, Brandy and Monica from The Boy Is Mine Tour, Bryan Adams, Florence + The Machine, RAYE, mentalist Oz Perlman, Amy Sedaris, Brandi Carlile, Aloe Blacc, Patti LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O’Connell, BJ Novak, Leanne Morgan and Sarah Sherman.
Related: Where to Stream Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 Online