Media Times Square NYE 2026 Ball Drop Thread

[Giant Wyrm]

Tonight in New York City in Times Square the 119th (I believe) New Year's Ball Drop will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the ball will raise at 6pm EST approx. 6 hours before midnight, which is in about an hour from now in New York.

Watch on ABC News or Ball Drop earthcam feeds online.

 

[Giant Wyrm]

Ball drop raising ceremony (6 hours to go)

 

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5 hours to go (7pm)

 

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4 hours to go (8pm)

 

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3 hours to go (9pm)

 

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2 hours to go (10pm)

 

[The Patriarchy]