Get ready for the ultimate global party — a 24-hour celebration spanning the entire planet as we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026 with spectacular light shows and revelry.
LiveNOW from FOX will broadcast nearly 24 hours of continuous New Year’s Eve celebrations starting at 5 a.m. ET on December 31, 2025. The marathon coverage will take viewers on a journey through time zones, beginning with New Zealand’s dazzling fireworks and continuing across continents through Australia, Asia, Europe, and finally concluding with festivities in Brazil and San Francisco.
Around the World in 23 Hours
The extensive coverage, spanning 23 hours, offers viewers a front-row seat to how different cultures ring in the new year. From Sydney’s iconic harbor fireworks to London’s Thames River celebration, the broadcast promises to capture the unique flavor of each location’s traditions.
“Watch fireworks and ring in 2025 with New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world,” states LiveNOW from FOX’s YouTube channel, which will feature comprehensive coverage of the global party.
Can’t make it to Times Square? No problem. The famous ball drop, perhaps America’s most recognizable New Year’s tradition, underwent its final test run on December 30, 2025. The crystal-covered sphere was tested in a dress rehearsal for its iconic midnight descent that has captivated crowds for over a century.
Times Square Preparations Underway
Behind the scenes, preparations for the Times Square celebration have been months in the making. Fox News meteorologist Adam Klotz has been covering the extensive security and logistical arrangements that go into the event, which typically draws over a million spectators to the heart of Manhattan.
The first major celebrations will kick off in the Pacific, with New Zealand and Sydney offering spectacular visual displays. LiveNOW from FOX’s YouTube channel has already scheduled dedicated streams for these early celebrations, allowing Americans to enjoy breakfast with a side of fireworks.
It’s not just about the visuals, though. The broadcast aims to capture the emotional resonance of communities saying goodbye to 2025 — a year that brought its share of challenges and triumphs globally — and embracing the possibilities of 2026.
The full lineup of countdowns and fireworks displays will be available on the LiveNOW from FOX website, making it easy for viewers to tune in for their favorite locations or to simply leave the stream running as background to their own New Year’s preparations.
As the final hours of 2025 tick away, millions around the world will gather — both in person and virtually — united in that rare moment when the entire planet seems to collectively pause, reflect, and then erupt in celebration of new beginnings.
