“CNN New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” will return on Wednesday, Dec. 31, starting at 8 p.m. on CNN. The special will run well into the New Year, and you can watch live or on-demand on Sling TV or DIRECTV (free trial).

The hosting duo is joined by Stephen Colbert, Shakira, Florence + The Machine, Robyn and dozens more performers and surprise guests.

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will return as co-hosts of CNN’s New Year’s Eve special, hosting the show live from Times Square.

Here’s what time CNN’s "New Year’s Eve Live" begins, along with everything you need to know about watching Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen’s annual boozy special.

"You partied your way through four years; we’ll see you at all the clubs," the 'Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen' host had said on Wednesday night's live CNN telecast.

Andy Cohen's New Year's Eve rant prompted a scathing response from former NYC mayor Eric Adams before the Bravo star seemingly responded

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' and 'New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen' have become countdown traditions. Here's a guide to every New Year's Eve TV special ringing in 2026.

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest will kick off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The 2026 NYRE broadcast will feature 42 superstar performers across New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond. Diana Ross will headline the evening with a midnight performance.