ETAI-assisted summary The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop is a 122-year-old tradition to ring in the new year. It's officially New Year's Eve, and those planning to celebrate the start of 2026 from home or out at their favorite local spot have a few ways to watch the New York City Times Square ball drop. The ball drop, meanwhile, began in 1907. USA TODAY will also stream the ball drop live on New Year's Eve. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will return for the ninth consecutive year as co-hosts of CNN’s "New Year’s Eve Live."

Source: CNN January 01, 2026 04:25 UTC