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Comedian Bert Kreischer and country music star Hardy are ringing in the new year alongside Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Dierks Bentley, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and live performances from more of country’s biggest names (all listed below).
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash airs Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and since it will be broadcast on CBS, cord-cutters can stream it live on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a seven-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV.
Nashville’s Big Bash will also livestream on Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime). While Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not be able to watch the special live, they will be able to access it on demand the following day.
At a Glance: How to Watch New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash 2026
Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the five-hour special at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
How to Watch New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash 2026: Air Date and Time, Where to Stream Online
The star-studded NYE special airs on CBS on Dec. 31 (into Jan. 1), from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT and then 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ET/PT (and can be livestreamed with DirecTV, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV). Paramount+ Premium subscribers can also livestream the event. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to stream it the following day.
Learn more about each option (and their free trials) below.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $29.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Seven-day free trial; packages from $55.99 per month ($45.99 for first month)
Watch CBS with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $45.99 for the first month and $55.99 monthly afterward.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Watch CBS for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash 2026 Performers and Hosts
Comedian Bert Kreischer and country music star Hardy will host from the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville. Social media star Haley Baylee will correspond from New York City, counting down the midnight Ball Drop.
Nashville’s Big Bash 2026 includes performances from Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Hardy, Gretchen Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.
Related: Where to Stream Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026 Online
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