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The 136th Rose Parade returns as America’s favorite New Year’s tradition – and the theme for 2025 is “Best Day Ever!”

The annual Tournament of Roses parade presented by Honda will be broadcast live on Wednesday, January 1, with tennis icon Billie Jean King as Grand Marshal. The 111th Rose Bowl Game, presented by Prudential, follows the floral festivities.

Read below for more information about the start times of the 2025 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game, the artist lineup, how to watch the New Year’s events online and where to stream them for free.

2025 Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl Game: Broadcast Date, Times, Channels

The 2025 Rose Parade will air live on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET on local ABC, NBC and Univision, as well as RFD TV and Great American Family (GAF). The 2025 Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential will air live on ESPN following the parade starting at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET.

Here’s how to watch the 2025 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game online

Stream just the parade: The easiest way to watch the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade is with a subscription to Peacock and Prime Video.

Stream the game only: You can watch the 2025 Rose Bowl game on any streaming service that carries ESPN, including ESPN+, DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling.

Stream both the parade and the game: For cord cutters who want to stream both events with one subscription, the easiest route is a live TV streaming service that carries ABC, NBC, and ESPN, such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling.

Watch online with an existing cable subscription: Cable subscribers can log in with their TV provider credentials at ABC.com, NBC.com or ESPN.com, including traditional and streaming services such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.

Read on for more information on some of the best ways to stream the 2025 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game online.

More ways to stream the 2025 Rose Parade online for free

Who will perform at the Rose Parade 2025?

According to the Rose Parade, Keisza and Aloe Blacc will headline the event’s opening spectacle with “an energetic spectacle like never before.” Performers at the center of the parade include Timothy Wayne, Brandon Bennett and Chapel Hart, while pop icon Debbie Gibson and Betty Who will close the festivities with a grand closing performance by Mansion Entertainment Group.

Which teams will play in the 2025 Rose Bowl game?

The NCAA football teams Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks will face off in the quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.