NEW YORK – The countdown is running Ball throw for New Year’s Eve 2025 tonight in Times Square.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch live broadcasts from around the world.

Live stream for the New Year’s Eve ball drop

A live feed from the Times Square Alliance is scheduled to air from Crossroads of the World at 6 p.m. and remain active until midnight. You can watch the feed in the video player embedded above.

Also follow live updates from our reporters CBS News New York. Lonnie Quinn will be in Times Square as part of “Nashville’s Big Bash” on CBS at 8 p.m., and our stream will feature live footage of the ball drop countdown starting at 10:30 p.m., following an early edition of our late-night News included.

When and where to watch the ball drop in Times Square

Spectators lined up before dawn, including a group of friends who had flown in from Tokyo. Some packed blankets, ponchos and hand warmers, while others had snacks – even a fried chicken.

The viewing areas open at 3:00 p.m. Entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis at checkpoints on 49th, 52nd and 56th Streets at Sixth and Eighth Avenues. It is expected that a million people will ring the bell in Times Square by 2025.

According to organizers, the best views are along Broadway from 43rd to 50th Streets and along Seventh Avenue to 59th Street in the north.

The show officially begins at 6 p.m. when the lights at the ball are turned on and things get underway hoisted at One Times Square. The evening will be offer live performances from Carrie Underwood, The Jonas Brothers, Mark Ambor, Mickey Guyton, Rita Ora, TLC and more.

At 11:59 p.m., the 60-second countdown begins and the confetti begins to fly. At exactly midnight, the lights on the ball go out and the numbers “2025” come to life.

The show ends at 12:15 a.m. when cleanup begins. Cleaners are on hand to remove more than a ton of confetti.

Here’s our complete guide to everything you need to know about getting around the city.

Safety for New Year’s Eve in NYC

This is what the New York City Police Department says They have a “tremendous” amount of police resources around Times Square and beyond as the city prepares for the world-famous New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.

The ministry said there is currently no threat to credit and that the agency is working in what it calls a “heightened threat environment” to ensure the night goes smoothly.

“We will have both plainclothes officers and uniformed officers conducting continuous searches. We have our drones to assist us with aerial perspective and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detection and mitigation functions. Counter-drones, heavy weapons teams, K-9s, you name it,” NYPD Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Weiner said.

In the meantime, despite rain in the weather forecastPeople going to Times Square are not allowed to bring umbrellas, backpacks or large bags past security checkpoints.