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2025 is quickly approaching, and to celebrate the end of 2024 and welcome the new year, one of the most festive activities at home is to watch the New Year’s Eve countdown. This time there will be a variety of performers and media personalities featured ahead of the countdown.
ABC and CNN will start their countdown at 8 p.m. ET, bringing the party to the comfort of your home. Here are a variety of options for an entertaining evening with family and friends.
© Penske MediaWatch the Ball Drop on Hulu + Live TV:
Hulu + Live TV is a great option to watch ABC's 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' and CNN's 'New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.'
Watch every moment of their entertaining countdown, with performances by Meghan Trainor, T Pain, Kesha, 50 Cent, and many more. Get ready for 2025 and catch every moment ahead of the countdown. You can also replay the Ball drop or your favorite performances. Hulu + Live TV includes Disney+ and ESPN+.
© Penske MediaWatch the Ball Drop on DIRECTV STREAM:
DIRECTV STREAM is another good option to watch the countdown with your family, with access to multiple networks and both ABC and CNN depending on the New Year's Eve Ball drop you want to watch in real-time.
© Taylor HillWatch the Ball Drop on Fubo:
If you want to watch ABC's 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' countdown, Fubo is the perfect choice. It also offers over 200 channels. However, CNN is not included in the package, but it will let you stream on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
© Gilbert FloresWatch the Ball Drop on Sling TV:
Sling TV is one of the most affordable options and it gives you access to both ABC's 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' and CNN's 'New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.' This is a great choice to watch without cable.
