“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” 2026 Breaks Records Across Screens, Cities, and Soundwaves

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“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” 2026 closed the year as the #1 entertainment broadcast of the night, surpassing 30 million viewers at midnight alone.
Across its full eight-hour telecast, the iconic celebration reached an average of 34 million total viewers, with numbers expected to climb further once out-of-home viewing is included.
The multi-city spectacle hit a four-year high, drawing an average of 19 million viewers during the crucial 11:30 PM–12:30 AM hour and outperforming CBS’ New Year’s Eve programming by an extraordinary +255%.
Featuring 42 performers, four live countdowns, and nearly 100 songs, this marked the largest lineup and longest broadcast in the show’s 50+ year history.
Beyond television, iHeartMedia’s live audio broadcast reached 2 million listeners across nearly 150 stations, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase.
On social platforms, Rockin’ Eve dominated with 245 million video views in just two days, up 219% year-over-year across Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook.
Busta Rhymes’ performance of “Look At Me Now” during DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live! emerged as the most-watched clip of the day across major platforms.
The primetime broadcast also ranked #1 across all of TV in total social interactions and video views, underscoring its unmatched cultural impact.