How to Watch the 2021 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop With Family

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How to Watch the 2021 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

New Year’s Eve is creeping up on us, which means the time to gather around the TV with noisemakers and high hopes for a better year is finally almost here. New Year’s Eve plans usually look different for every family, but it seems as though we are all going to be watching from the comfort of our own homes this year. Yes, the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square is still going to happen, just without the millions of sardine-packed people watching the magic in person. So, your family can ring in the new year right on your couch with the most action-packed TV and online specials on Dec. 31!

Psst…need some guidance for your quarantined holiday feasts this year? Check out: How To Cook for Smaller Holiday Meals

How to Watch:

Have Cable?

You can tune in to some of the major broadcasts on ABC, NBC, CNN, or FOX! Each will be offering their own specials that are mentioned below.

Cut the Cord?

This virtually focused year has fortunately made it easier to watch events from afar with several social media live events and streaming programs. Visit TimesSquareNYC.org, NewYearsEve.nyc, or TimesSquareBall.net to watch free, commercial-free webcasts either on your computer or on various devices, such as Apple TV, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and more. Pre-paid streaming services like Hulu and YoutubeTV will be offering streams of the ball drop, as well!

On the Go?

You can access free webcasts right from Twitter and Facebook on your mobile device!

What to Watch:

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

8 pm ET on ABC and ABC Live

Billy Porter joins Lucy Hale and Ryan Seacrest to host the 49th year of this iconic broadcast! Ciara will be hosting the show from Los Angeles, and artists like JLO, Cyndi Lauper and Jimmie Allen will be performing.

Big Hit Labels’ 2021 New Year’s Eve Live

7:30 am ET online

Early riser? Celebrate New Year’s Eve with BTS, Halsey, Steve Aoki, and more! Book your online live streaming ticket on Weverse’s website to join in on the fun.

T-Mobile Presents New Year’s Eve Live with Justin Bieber

10:15 pm ET online

If you’ve got some JB fans in the household, you may just want to look into this exclusive special! T-Mobile customers get free access through the app, but the general public can access it for $25!

YouTube Originals “Hello 2021”

10:30 pm ET on YouTube Originals Channel

Dua Lipa, J Balvin, YG, Karol G, Kane Brown, Demi Lovato, RuPaul, the D’Amelio family, Matthew McConaughey and more! Say less, I’ll *virtually* be there.

Tomorrowland NYE Event

8:30 pm (every time zone) online

Tomorrowland is adapted to all 27 time zones across the world and will be welcoming people of all ages and places, unfazed by borders or boundaries. This webcast will be featuring a stacked lineup of 25 genre-spanning artists like Diplo, Martin Garriix, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta, Charlotte De Witte and more!

New Years Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen

8 pm ET, on CNN and CNNgo

Artists like Christina Aguilera, 50 Cent, Shania Twain, Keith Urban and more take the digital stage on this four-year-old broadcast. Countdown with these icons and you know your family will feel all of the New Year excitement!

NBC’s New Year’s Eve

10 pm-11 pm & 11:30 pm-12:30 am on NBC and NBC App

Carson Daly is hosting once again and joined this year by Chrissy Teigen! Some of the lineup includes Ne-Yo, Leslie Odom, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani.

New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey

8 pm-10 pm & 11 pm-12:30 am on FOX and FOX Now

Steve Harvey, Maria Menounos, LL Cool J, Backstreet Boys, the Chainsmokers, Tyga, the Killers and more will appear on this broadcast.

And hey, if you’re the type of family that can’t decide on one channel, don’t hesitate to switch back and forth! I’ll most definitely be doing the same.

Young Actors at Strasberg

<p>Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson!</p> <p>Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August.</p> <p><strong>About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute:</strong></p> <p>Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.</p>

Super Soccer Stars

<p>Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps.</p> <p>At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace.</p> <p>Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week:</p> <p><strong>Connecticut:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Westchester:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>New York City:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;</p>

Back to the Future The Musical

<div> <div>Marty McFly just broke the time barrier. He&rsquo;s only got 2 hours and 40 minutes (plus intermission) to fix it. Good news, there&rsquo;s still time! Get tickets to this electric blast from the past before our final Broadway performance Jan. 5.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Tickets: <a href="http://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728739748105000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1RQpZRqLCz6jPA8jX9nERf">www.<wbr />backtothefuturemusical.com/<wbr />new-york/</a></div> </div>

How to Watch the 2021 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop With Family