News Networks Prepare for New Year's Eve 2026 Celebrations

As 2025 concludes, major news networks are gearing up for special programming to celebrate the arrival of 2026. Each network has planned unique broadcasts featuring year-end reflections, live celebrations, and entertainment.

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ABC News will kick off its New Year's programming with "THE YEAR: 2025," a two-hour special hosted by Robin Roberts, airing on December 29 at 8 p.m. This special will provide an in-depth look at significant events, stories, and cultural moments from the past year. On New Year's Eve, ABC will present "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026," starting at 8 p.m. and continuing until 4 a.m., featuring celebrations from various locations including New York, Las Vegas, and Puerto Rico.

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CNN will continue its tradition of live New Year's Eve coverage with "New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen." The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. from Times Square, featuring reports and performances from around the world. CNN's coverage will also be available for streaming on its new app, marking a first for the network. The program will transition to Sara Sidner and Cari Champion at 12:30 a.m. for the Central Time Zone countdown from Austin, Texas.

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Fox News will air three one-hour specials starting at 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve. The programming includes "A New Year with Kat & Tyrus," hosted by Tyrus and Kat Timpf, which will review favorite stories and videos from 2025. Following this, "Who Can Forget 2025?" will feature Brian Kilmeade, Tomi Lahren, and others discussing major news and pop culture events from the past year. The final hour will be hosted by Jimmy Failla, who expressed excitement about his role in the celebrations.

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NBC News will present "A Toast to 2025," a two-hour special hosted by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, airing from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. This program will celebrate the year's highlights and engage viewers in a festive atmosphere.

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NewsNation will air a special edition of "NewsNation Prime" from 6-11 p.m. on December 31, followed by "Year in Review: The Moments that Mattered," hosted by Elizabeth Vargas at 11 p.m. Spectrum News will also provide live coverage from Times Square, featuring anchors Shannan Ferry and Dean Meminger, along with special guests.

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As various networks prepare for New Year's Eve, viewers can expect a diverse array of programming that reflects on 2025 while ushering in 2026. Each network aims to engage audiences with unique perspectives on the past year, ensuring a celebratory atmosphere as the new year begins.

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