The countdown to 2024 is on, and the time has come to watch the 2024 New Year's Eve ball drop live online for free, without cable. Watching the ball drop in Times Square on television has become a tradition for many people across the United States and around the world. And fortunately, the streaming age has made it even easier.

Many specials, including the popular "Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve" hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will broadcast the NYE ball drop live. Others include New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen and Nashville's Big Bash; for a complete guide on how to watch the New Year's Eve ball drop in 2024, click here.

Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you have to miss the 2024 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. It meets the VPN needs of many users and offers excellent compatibility with most devices and great connection speeds. It is also very affordable.

Time: 8 PM ET/PT Hosts Ryan Seacrest, Rita Ora Cast Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla

Watch ABC with the best TV antenna or via Fubo TV

Time: 8pm ET/5pm PT Hosts Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen Cast Enrique Iglesias, Maroon 5, Jonas Brothers and others

Watch CNN via Sling

Time: 8pm ET / 5pm PT Hosts: Elle King, Rachel Smith Featuring Blake Shelton, Trombone Blake Shelton, Trombone Shorty, Morgan Warren and more

Watch CBS on Fubo or stream on Paramount Plus

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