The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 holiday special airs tonight on ABC, bringing one of the season’s biggest music events straight to television screens across the U.S. The two-hour broadcast promises a festive mix of chart-topping performances, celebrity appearances, and holiday cheer.
Airing Wednesday, December 17 from 8:00 to 10:01 p.m. ET, the special is hosted by Ryan Seacrest alongside Elvis Duran, iHeartRadio’s longtime national program director. Viewers who miss the live broadcast will be able to stream the full special on Hulu starting December 18.
A Star-Studded Holiday Lineup
This year’s Jingle Ball features performances filmed during iHeartRadio’s nationwide concert tour, with major segments recorded at Madison Square Garden in New York City and Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Headlining the lineup is Ed Sheeran, whose global hits and acoustic-driven performances remain a centerpiece of pop music. He is joined by Laufey, the Icelandic singer-songwriter celebrated for her jazz-inspired sound and elegant holiday arrangements.
The show also includes performances from a diverse mix of artists across genres, including MONSTA X, Conan Gray, Feid, Jessie Murph, The Kid LAROI, Leon Thomas, Myles Smith, Nelly, Olivia Dean, Ravyn Lenae, Reneé Rapp, Sean Paul, Zara Larsson, and Audrey Hobert. Together, the lineup reflects the year’s biggest radio hits and rising stars.
More Than Just Performances
In addition to music, the broadcast features celebrity appearances woven throughout the show. Robert De Niro, Chelsea Handler, Tiffany Haddish, and Eli Manning are among the familiar faces making special appearances, adding humor and personality to the holiday event.
The special also includes backstage moments and fan-focused segments that highlight the energy of the live concerts, capturing the atmosphere that has made Jingle Ball a holiday staple for more than two decades.
A Holiday Tradition on Television
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball has become one of America’s most anticipated year-end music traditions, consistently blending mainstream pop, hip-hop, R&B, and global sounds into a single holiday celebration. Each year, the televised special adapts the live concert experience for a nationwide audience.
The 2025 broadcast is produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman, and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia, in partnership with OBB Pictures. Sam Wrench, a GRAMMY-nominated director known for large-scale live music productions, returns to direct the special for a second consecutive year.
How to Watch Tonight
TV: ABC, Wednesday, December 17, 8:00–10:01 p.m. ET
Streaming: Hulu, available December 18
With its mix of holiday music, celebrity cameos, and high-energy performances, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025 offers a festive escape for viewers looking to kick off the season in style.
