21 hours ago · The New York Times started the tradition in 1907, and this year’s ball drop will be a reminder that The Times played a role in making New Year’s Eve what it is.

15 hours ago · A New Year's Eve ball has dropped in Times Square for nearly 120 years, with the exception of 1942 and 1943 when nightly “dimouts” occurred during World War II to protect the …

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

8 hours ago · The new Constellation Ball, the centerpiece of the annual Times Square countdown celebration, is the ninth and largest version of the NYE sphere.

21 hours ago · The ball begins its 60-second descent from the top of One Times Square at 11:59 pm Eastern Time, before Americans ring in the new year together.

23 hours ago · The Times Square New Year's Eve Ball will drop 60 seconds before midnight, capping off a daylong NYE celebration. Here's how to watch.

1 day ago · How to watch the ball drop at home NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 1: Confetti falls on revelers during New Year's Eve festivities in Times Square on January 1, 2025, in New York City.

21 hours ago · The New Year’s Eve Times Square ball drop will feature a flashy new orb when the clock ticks down the final seconds to reach 2026.

2 days ago · The New Year's Eve ball drop numerals for 2026 are lit up and displayed in Times Square on December 18, 2025, in New York City.

Dec 1, 2025 · Here’s everything you need to know about the New Year’s Eve ball drop in NYC, from the best viewing spots to the performance lineup and tips for making the most of the …