New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2027: Disney+ Stream, Time & Hosts

Quick answer: Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027 airs live Thursday, December 31, 2026 beginning at 8/7c. For the first time, the special will simulcast on Disney+ at the same time it airs on ABC. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Druski in Chicago, Rita Ora in New York, and Julianne Hough with Rob Gronkowski in Las Vegas.

When is New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2027?

ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced the 2027 edition on October 7, 2026. The broadcast begins Thursday, December 31 at 8 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. Central and continues through the New Year countdown.

The biggest distribution change is the first-ever Disney+ simulcast. Viewers with access to Disney+ will be able to watch the live event alongside the traditional ABC broadcast.

Where can you watch it?

• ABC: live television broadcast.
• Disney+: first live simulcast in the franchise’s history.

ABC has not yet published every territory-specific availability detail, so international Disney+ access can vary. U.S. viewers should use ABC and Disney+ availability shown closer to December 31.

Who is hosting New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2027?

Ryan Seacrest returns as the main host. ABC also confirmed several city-specific co-hosts:

• New York: Rita Ora returns as co-host.
• Chicago: comedian and actor Druski joins as co-host.
• Las Vegas: Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski return as co-hosts.

The multi-city format continues the show’s recent expansion beyond Times Square, giving the broadcast several live countdown and performance locations.

Has the performer lineup been announced?

Not yet in full. ABC says additional performers and programming details will be announced later. That means early lists circulating online should not be treated as complete unless the artists are confirmed by ABC or Dick Clark Productions.

The 2026 edition featured 42 performers, four live countdown celebrations and nearly 100 songs across multiple cities. ABC is using that scale as context for the upcoming show, but it has not said the 2027 artist count will be identical.

Why the Disney+ simulcast matters

New Year’s Rockin’ Eve has traditionally been built around a major linear-TV audience. Adding Disney+ gives the event a simultaneous streaming destination rather than requiring viewers to rely only on an ABC affiliate or a live-TV bundle.

ABC says the 2026 broadcast reached 46 million total viewers, while more than 30 million watched the Times Square ball drop. Those numbers help explain why Disney is putting the next edition on both ABC and Disney+.

What time is the Times Square ball drop?

The Times Square ball drop happens at midnight Eastern Time on January 1, 2027. Because the special begins at 8 p.m. ET, viewers joining at the start will see several hours of performances and location segments before the New York countdown.

Will New Year’s Rockin’ Eve stream after the live broadcast?

ABC’s October 7 announcement focuses on the live ABC and Disney+ simulcast. It does not yet spell out all replay or on-demand windows for the 2027 edition. Those details may be added closer to New Year’s Eve.

What is confirmed so far?

The confirmed pieces are the December 31 date, the 8/7c start time, the first Disney+ simulcast, Ryan Seacrest’s return, and the named co-hosts in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. The artist lineup remains the biggest missing piece.

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FAQ

Is New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2027 on Disney+?

Yes. ABC says the 2027 show will simulcast live on Disney+ for the first time.

What time does it start?

Thursday, December 31 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.

Who hosts the 2027 show?

Ryan Seacrest is the main host. Confirmed co-hosts include Rita Ora, Druski, Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski.

Are the 2027 performers confirmed?

The full performer lineup had not been announced as of October 7, 2026.