It's time to watch the 2023 New Year's Eve Ball Drop live online for free, without cable. 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 and her goddaughter Dolly Parton, and "New Year's Eve Live," featuring Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.

Click here for a complete guide on how to watch the 2023 New Year's Eve ball drop online. Also, here's how to watch the 2023 Rose Parade. The Rose Parade will take place on January 2, not the usual New Year's Day.

Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you have to miss the 2023 New Year's Eve Ball Drop. It's very easy to watch along with the rest of the Internet. 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 (opens in new tab). It meets the VPN needs of many users, offering excellent compatibility with most devices and phenomenal connection speeds. It is also extremely affordable.

Time: 8pm ET/PTHosts: Ryan Seacrest, Liza Cossie, Jesse James Decker, Billy Porter, D-Nice, Ciara Cast Duran Duran, Jax, J-Hope, New Edition

Best ABC Watch with a TV antenna or via Fubo TV (opens in new tab)

Time: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. Host: Miley Cyrus, Dolly Part: Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton Cast. Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Sia, Latto, Rae Sremmurd (more to be announced)

Watch NBC on Antenna, Sling (open in new tab), Fubo TV (open in new tab) or Peacock (open in new tab) Streaming

Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT Hosts: Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen: Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen Cast: Usher, Ellie Goulding, Patti LaBelle, REO Speedwagon and others

Watch CNN via Sling (open in new tab)

Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT Hosts Jimmy Allen, Elle King, Rachel Smith Cast Brooks & Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band (more to be announced)

Watch CBS on Fubo TV (open in new tab) or stream on Paramount Plus (open in new tab)

Sling and Fubo are two of our favorite cable TV alternatives that offer live TV streaming. These 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 a live stream of New Year's Eve 2023 for free. It starts at 6 p.m. ET: