'New Year's Eve Live' co-hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. Courtesy of CNN Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are toasting to 2026 with their fan-favorite, booze-fueled annual special, New Year's Eve Live. Since the Ball Drop and performance-filled broadcast air on Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CNN, cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a seven-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. stream free with directv 5-day trial At a Glance: How to Watch New Year's Eve Live 2026 With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Related Stories TV Where to Stream 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' 2026 Online TV 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' Re-Airs New Year's Eve: How to Stream the TV Special Online When: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT Channel: CNN Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV get directv 5-day free trial How to Watch New Year's Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online The NYE special airs on CNN on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Fubo, Sling or Hulu + Live TV). Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the Times Square Ball Drop and TV special at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option. DirecTV Five-day free trial; packages from $29.99 per month Directv free trial CNN is included in any of DirecTV's signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com. Fubo Fubo Seven-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month) Fubo Free trial Watch CNN with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward. Sling Sling Half off first month for select plans Get Sling CNN is included in Sling's Blue Plan ($50.99 per month) and Sling's Orange & Blue plan, which is currently half off for the first month: $33 for the first month and $65.99 monthly thereafter. Hulu Hulu + Live TV Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month Get Hulu + live TV, disney+, ESPN+ Watch CNN for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month. New Year's Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen 2026 Performers and Special Guests The star-studded primetime special will feature dozens of performers, comedians and special guests, including Stephen Colbert, Robyn, Shakira, Brandy and Monica from The Boy Is Mine Tour, Bryan Adams, Florence + The Machine, RAYE, mentalist Oz Perlman, Amy Sedaris, Brandi Carlile, Aloe Blacc, Patti LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O'Connell, B.J. Novak, Leanne Morgan and Sarah Sherman. Related: Where to Stream Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026 Online THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up noads Where to Stream 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' 2026 Online George Clooney Bari Weiss Fires Back at George Clooney for Dissing Her Handling of CBS News TV Ratings Trump-Hosted Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Drop to All-Time Low The Wire Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' and 'Veep' Actor, Dies at 71 Wicked: For Good 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' Re-Airs New Year's Eve: How to Stream the TV Special Online Live Feed 'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp on Will's Coming Out Scene: "It Was Perfect" noads Where to Stream 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' 2026 Online George Clooney Bari Weiss Fires Back at George Clooney for Dissing Her Handling of CBS News TV Ratings Trump-Hosted Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Drop to All-Time Low The Wire Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' and 'Veep' Actor, Dies at 71 Wicked: For Good 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' Re-Airs New Year's Eve: How to Stream the TV Special Online Live Feed 'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp on Will's Coming Out Scene: "It Was Perfect"