ABC and Dick Clark Productions have announced the co-host lineup for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026. The annual broadcast will once again deliver a star-studded celebration from multiple cities across the United States.
Ryan Seacrest will return to lead the iconic countdown from New York’s Times Square. He will be joined by singer Rita Ora, who will co-host the ball drop festivities. Together, they will anchor the nation’s most-watched New Year’s Eve special.
The 2026 edition expands its coast-to-coast coverage with new faces. Chance the Rapper, a Chicago native, will co-host from the Windy City, bringing hometown energy to the broadcast.
In Las Vegas, Julianne Hough will make her New Year’s Rockin’ Eve co-hosting debut. She will be joined by retired NFL star Rob Gronkowski, promising a lively and entertaining segment from the Strip.
ABC confirmed that details for the Puerto Rico celebration will be revealed soon, adding another layer to the nationwide festivities.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026 airs Wednesday, December 31, live on ABC starting at 8 p.m. ET. The special will also be available to stream on Hulu the following day.
ABC and Dick Clark Productions note that the show remains the No. 1 New Year’s Eve special every year, consistently drawing millions of viewers.
Past editions have featured performances from Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Sabrina Carpenter, Lenny Kravitz, Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers, Duran Duran, and Carrie Underwood. The performer lineup for 2026 will be announced in the coming weeks, adding to the anticipation.
The special is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey, and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
With a mix of veteran hosts and fresh talent, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 promises another unforgettable nationwide countdown to welcome the new year.
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