Thankfully, digital streams of the iconic and deeply expensive fireworks from around the globe are easily accessible, from the iconic lit-up vista of Sydney Harbour to London's Thames affair. Here's a guide to where you can watch the countdowns live or on demand — this is your 2026, you can decide when midnight happens for you.

Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.

ABC's New Year's Eve show is back and better than ever, featuring hosts Ryan Seacrest, Rita Ora, Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough, Roselyn Sánchez, and many musical acts, as well as the iconic Times Square ball drop and fireworks.

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' and 'New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen' have become countdown traditions. Here's a guide to every New Year's Eve TV special ringing in 2026.

NYE celebrations at Times Square have been held for 122 years, "ever since the owners of One Times Square began to conduct rooftop celebrations."