Millions of Americans gather together each year around the television to watch the ball drop in Times Square each year, and with it, most people tune into “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve” for all the performances, details, and reflections from the past year. For your venture into 2023, the show is back and broadcasting from New York, Disneyland, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Puerto Rico. If you’re planning on adding “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve” to your countdown lineup with commentary from Ryan Seacrest and co-host Liza Koshy, you’ll need to know how to tune in, especially if you’re doing it without cable. Here’s how.
What Channel is ‘Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve’ On? What Time Does the Celebration Start?
Starting at 8 p.m. ET on December 31st, “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve” is one of the most accessible shows to watch without cable this New Year’s eve. That’s because it’s on ABC, one of the major broadcast networks widely available across the U.S.
Who's Performing for ‘Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' This Year?
Every year it seems like the live performances for New Year's keep getting better and better. This year, you can expect the following performers to grace the stage during the broadcast:
Disneyland
- Ciara
- Aly & AJ
- Bailey Zimmerman
- Ben Platt
- Fitz and the Tantrums
- Halle Bailey
- Lauren Spencer Smith
- Maddie & Tae
- Shaggy
- TXT
Los Angeles
- D-Nice
- Armani White
- Betty Who
- Dove Cameron
- Finneas
- Nick Youre
- Wiz Khalifa
New Orleans
- Billy Porter
How to Watch ‘Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve’ Online and Over the Air Without Cable
ABC is one of the major networks that you can still catch completely free with a TV antenna (more on that later). You can also see it via one of the many live TV streaming apps available for subscription. If you’ve streamed TV for a while, you may already subscribe to an ABC carrying service. If you’re a recent cord-cutter, here’s a list of go-to streaming services you can subscribe to tune in and celebrate.
One note: Because streaming services have to “buffer” (pre-load) content to ensure a smooth viewing experience, these services run on a slight delay. Many modern IPTV services have this issue, too, and even live cable and over-the-air broadcasts tend to be slightly delayed, but the lag can be more noticeable on streaming services. If you're looking for the most accurate possible New Year's countdown, over-the-air antenna TV is your best bet.
You’ll find ABC along with countless other popular channels with Hulu + Live TV. When you sign up, make sure you choose the Live TV option. Hulu has a few packages from which to choose, so you’ll want to make sure you’re selecting the one that includes ABC.
Another full-service streaming option is fuboTV. Initially known for its premium sports content, fuboTV offers a wide array of TV entertainment, including ABC and all of its quality shows. You can check out fuboTV and see how they compare against other live streaming services that offer NBC if you’re interested in finding out more.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a robust live streaming service comparable in programming selection to Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and DIRECTV. Read our complete YouTube TV review to get the read on YouTube TV and all it has to offer.
Free Over-the-Air TV
Over-the-Air TV is the cheapest way to watch “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve” on ABC. That’s because it is free. All you need is a modern over-the-air TV antenna and a TV — of course, to get started. Installation is easy and quick, which means you’ll be off and watching local TV in no time.
Can I Watch ‘Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve’ on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast?
If you’re rocking New Year’s Eve at home and you don’t have a TV, don’t worry. Streaming services have made themselves available across myriad viewing platforms. Watch on your tablet, laptop, and phone — perfect if you’re rolling in the New Year on the go. Check out the chart below to see how the aforementioned streaming services match up with your favorite viewing devices.
| Roku | Fire TV | Apple TV | Android TV | Chromecast | iOS | Android | Web/ browser |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulu + Live TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| fuboTV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
More to Watch for Fans of ‘Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'
If you’re like most at-home New Year’s party-goers, you’ll be switching between coverage to catch performances by your favorite artists. “New Year’s Eve Live” with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper on CNN is one such event that’s become quite popular in recent years. If you’re considering subscribing to a streaming service, you may want to check out our guide to watching CNN without cable to find out more.