New Year's Eve 2017 TV Schedule: When And Where To Watch The Ball Drop On Dec. 31

If you’re planning on staying in this New Year’s Eve chances are you’re thinking about watching the ball drop on TV. With dozens of channels airing New Year’s Eve specials it can be confusing to figure out when and where to tune in on Dec. 31.

Below is a complete list of network TV specials airing Saturday night that are ringing in 2017:

“Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” (ABC)

Starting at 8 p.m. EST, tune in to watch Ryan Seacrest host from New York City’s Time Square. The festivities will also take place in Los Angeles and New Orleans with co-hosts Fergie and Jenny McCarthy. Performers include Mariah Carey, DNCE, Thomas Rhett and Gloria Estefan to name a few.

“New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly” (NBC)

Carson Daly and former Spice Girl Mel B host this New Year’s celebration from Times Square, starting at 11:30 p.m. EST. Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton and Pentatonix will perform.

If you want to tune in earlier, NBC is airing Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb’s 2016 look back special, “A Toast to 2016,” at 8 p.m. EST. The long list of celebrity guests includes Simone Biles, Harry Connick Jr., Melissa Rivers, Chris D-Elia and many more. “Late Night With Seth Meyers New Year’s Eve Special” with Jennifer Lawrence and Leslie Jones follows at 10 p.m. EST.

“New Years Eve Live With Anderson Cooper And Kathy Griffin” (CNN)

You never know what’s going to happen when Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin get together. Watch the news anchor and comedian ring in 2017 side-by-side starting at 8 p.m. EST.

“Countdown to 2017” (Fox News)

Watch live coverage of New York City and the rest of the world’s New Year’s festivities starting at 8 p.m. EST.

“Live From Lincoln Center - New York Philharmonic New Year’s Eve” (PBS)

Starting at 8 p.m. EST, Alan Gilbert will conduct the New York Philharmonic and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato in performing American classics.

“Pitbull’s New Year’s Resolution” (Fox)

Watch the “Timber” rapper, Queen Latifah and Snoop Dog ring in 2017 at Bayfront Park in Miami. The televised festivities kick off at 11 p.m. EST.