The countdown has begun; it's time to watch the 2022 New Year's Eve ball drop live online. Watching the ball drop in Times Square on TV has become a tradition for many people across the country and around the world. And fortunately, the streaming age has made it even easier.

Many specials, including the popular "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will broadcast the NYE ball drop live. Other options include "Miley's New Year's Eve Party" hosted by Miley Cyrus & Pete Davidson and "New Year's Eve Live" hosted by Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen.

Click here for a complete guide on how to watch the 2022 New Year's Eve ball drop online.

Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you have to miss the 2022 New Year's Eve Ball Drop. It's very easy to watch with other Internet viewers. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the special wherever you are.

We evaluated many options and the best VPN is ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN meets the VPN needs of most users, offering excellent compatibility with most devices and blazing connection speeds. It is also reasonably priced at $12.95 per month. (The cost is even lower if you sign up for a long-term contract of 6 months or a year.)

Time: 8 pm ET / PTHosts: Ryan Seacrest, Liza Cossy, Jesse James Decker, Billy Porter, D-Nice, Ciara, Daddy Yankee, Roselyn Sanchez: Carole G, Journey, Avril Lavigne &. Travis Barker, Macklemore:

Watch ABC on one of the best TV antennas or via Fubo TV

Time: 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT Hosts: featuring Miley Cyrus, Pete Davidson Miley Cyrus,. Brandi Carlile, Billie Joe Armstrong, Saweetie, Anitta, Jack Harlow, 24kGoldn, Kitty Ca$h

Watch NBC on Antenna, Sling, Fubo TV or stream on Peacock [

Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PTHosts: Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen Performers Katy Perry, Patti LaBelle, Earth, Wind & Fire, Duran Duran

Watch CNN on Sling

Time: ET 8:00 PM / 5:00 PM PT Hosts Bobby Bones, Rachel Smith Cast Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan

Watch CBS on Fubo TV or stream on Paramount Plus

Sling and Fubo are two of our favorite cable TV alternatives that offer live TV streaming. They are great options if you want to cut the cord; Fubo comes with more channels, but Sling is cheaper. Both services are available on most, if not all, of the best streaming devices.

If you don't care about the hosts or performers, you can watch the live stream of New Year's Eve 2022 for free. It starts at 6 p.m. ET: