Overview
- Ryan Seacrest returns to lead the broadcast with Rita Ora in Times Square, while Chance the Rapper hosts from Chicago and Rob Gronkowski joins Julianne Hough in Las Vegas for her co-hosting debut.
- For the first time, the special will feature a dedicated Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, with local coverage on ABC-7 Chicago beginning at 7 p.m. CT and festivities originating from Navy Pier.
- Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 airs live Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC, and streams the next day on Hulu.
- The event is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
- A major performer lineup and details for the planned Puerto Rico celebration will be announced in the coming weeks.