Watch as thousands gather in Times Square for the dropping of the New Year's Eve ball at midnight to ring in 2026!

It’s out with the old and in with the new in Times Square this year as the famous New Year’s Eve ball drop rings in 2026 with a dazzling new ball — the largest in the history of an event that started ...

This New Year’s Eve, an entirely new and bigger Waterford crystal ball will drop over Times Square from a newly renovated building touting new experiences for visitors. “We are creating an interactive ...

It was more than 100 years ago, and there was no ball to drop. But, a report said, the crowd was “hysterical.” ...

The new ball will have more lights and round crystals and can be visited year-round, for a price. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Monday. Today we’ll find out about the new New Year’s Eve ball in ...

One Times Square unveiled this year's New Year’s Eve Ball on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. The New Year's Eve Ball will serve as the centerpiece for the annual countdown celebration for this NYE 2026. This ...

NYE celebrations at Times Square have been held for 122 years. Here's how to watch the ball drop headed into 2026.